Helen Seamer Podiatrist

27/10/2025

A very often answered question in clinic is regarding FHPS ( Foot health practitioners) and why they are generally much easier and cheaper to access for routine foot care .
Here is a reply we standardised .

Podiatrists are highly skilled and trained CLINICIANS. They train for YEARS as an undergraduate in podiatry or podiatric medicine as minimal training to acquire a degree and qualifications.

They don’t just do a course .
The CPD that follows the initial qualification is MANDATORY to cover 30hours a year to keep the standards high.

So if you have a complex foot health issue a podiatrist is your go to health care professional.

Registered degree trained podiatrists
HCPC registered and insured with
Health care professional council and Royal college or podiatry

08/10/2025

Today we celebrate International Podiatry day
🙌🏼👣🙌🏼 20yrs practising and I still love my job!

14/07/2025

Dry cracked heels are very common this time of year. I recommend soaking feet in warm water with a couple of drops of Olive oil. I add dried rosemary and lavender for a natural relaxing scent. Dry the feet, rubbing gently with a rough towel. Then apply a 25% Urea foot cream everyday for the next week or until crack has smoothed then maintain with 10% Urea foot cream everyday. Do not put any foot cream between the toes!

07/07/2025

I recommend Drs Remedy Hydrating Nail treatment. Ideal on its own or as a base coat. This clear coat helps moisturise, strengthen, and protect the look of nails. It is a natural nail conditioner, infused with Biotin and the carbohydrate complex Pentavitin which contains moisturising binding capabilities. This nail treatment is also enriched with Whole Wheat Protein and four major vitamins.

30/06/2025

INGROWN TOENAIL

An ingrown toenail is a common problem where the nail grows into the toe. It can be painful, but there are things you can do to ease the pain.

Symptoms
You usually get an ingrown toenail on your big toe. But you can get them on any toe.
Your toe may be red, painful and swollen.
Your toe nail may curve into the side of the toe.
Your toe can also get infected.
Signs of an infected toe include:
* pus coming out of it
* you feel hot or shivery

Treatment
How to treat an ingrown toenail at home
* soak your foot in warm, salty water to help soften the skin around your toe and reduce the chances of infection
* keep your foot dry for the rest of the day
* wear wide, comfortable shoes or sandals
* take paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease the pain
* do not cut your toenail – leave it to grow out
* do not pick at your toe or toenail
* do not wear tight, pointy shoes

See a GP if:
* treating your ingrown toenail at home is not helping
* your toe is painful and swollen with pus coming out of it
* you have a very high temperature or you feel hot or shivery
* you have diabetes and an ingrown toenail – foot problems can be more serious if you have diabetes
A GP can:
* check to see if you have an ingrown toenail
* give you antibiotics if your toenail is infected
If you have a badly ingrown toenail, they may refer you to a foot specialist (podiatrist).
A podiatrist may offer further treatments, such as:
* cutting away part of the nail
* removing the whole nail

Prevention
How to prevent ingrown toenails
To help stop ingrown toenails:
* do not cut your toenails too short
* cut straight across the nail, and file the edges
* do not wear shoes that are too tight or do not fit properly
* keep your feet clean and dry them thoroughly

23/06/2025

Do you suffer with very dry skin? This emollient is suitable for all over the body

08/10/2023

Happy World Podiatry Day!

Today is the beginning of week, time to raise awareness of the importance of foot health and celebrate the contribution of what we all do to improve global health.

Thank you to all Podiatrists for what they do

20/06/2022

Looking for supportive flipflops look no further Archies are for you! 🩴 🦶🏼 🩴🦶🏼

12/05/2022

🏆Happy international nurses day🏆

To all the wonderful nurses out there, well done for all your hard work and thank you for all the assistance when I need you and refer patients to you.

05/05/2022

👣☀️👣 May is Skin cancer awareness month

We as Podiatrist’s can be the first to detect a melanoma. Early detection and diagnosis are vital. 90% of skin cancer cases are preventable.

Check your feet regularly for new moles, if in doubt check it out.

Look up www.skcin.org for more information

Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer charity dedication to the prevention and early detection of all types of skin cancer

25/04/2022

👣👣 Foot health week starts today 👣👣

This years campaign focuses on the impact of our working lives on our feet.

A recent survey found that 79% of retail workers are on their feet for four to ten hours in their working day. Simple changes to footwear and foot health awareness can help reduce the pain.

A good quality pair of trainers not only give you extra cushioning but great support for your feet.

11/04/2022

Children’s feet are still developing, and the bones in their feet do not fully ossify, until around 18yrs old

Do’s
✔️ measure their feet regularly
✔️ vary shoes for different activities
✔️ wear a shoe with Lace-up or Velcro strap
✔️ buy shoes in the afternoon due to feet swelling over the day
✔️ buy shoes made of breathable material
✔️ buy shoes with a flexible sole

Don’ts
✔️ wear secondhand shoes
✔️ wear slip-ons, backless or high heel shoes
✔️ buy without trying shoes on
✔️ buy shoes with a hard sole