Blackburn Foot Clinic

Routine podiatry at Blackburn Foot Clinic covers common foot and nail problems, including corns, callus, thickened nails, cracked heels, fungal nail and skin conditions. The clinic provides new patient appointments, routine appointments for existing patients, podiatry appointments with foot soak therapy, and home visits.

The clinic provides musculoskeletal and gait assessment for pain affecting the heel, arch, Achilles, forefoot, knees and hips, as well as sports injuries. This can include functional tests, gait analysis and an exercise plan. Insoles and orthotics are also available, including off-the-shelf insoles and custom orthotics.

Diabetic foot checks include vascular and neurological screening, footwear advice and risk grading. Nail surgery is provided for ingrown and infected nails, with anaesthetic, sterile technique and aftercare included in the service described by the clinic.

Children aged 6 and above can be seen for paediatric podiatry, including flat feet, in-toeing, tip-toe walking, gait concerns, verrucae treatment and nail care. Verruca treatment options include Swift Verruca Treatment and Verrutop Verruca Treatment.

Other bookable care includes leg and foot massage with joint mobilisation. The podiatrists at Blackburn Foot Clinic are HCPC registered, and the clinic gives Royal College of Podiatry membership among its credentials. A GP referral is not required, and the clinic says it can guide patients if onward referral is needed.