NHS England reported 3,890 ingrown toenails presented at A&E last winter. Podiatrists are the experts in foot and lower limb care and can provide specialist care for ingrown nails, including minor surgery to resolve them. Check with your local NHS for podiatry access criteria or find your nearest private podiatrist at https://rcpod.org.uk/find-a-podiatrist and save A&E for the critical care.
04/12/2025
Psst… pass it on! 🤫
There is absolutely no need to rock up to A&E for an ingrowing toenail, a dodgy-looking skin infection or that mysterious foot pain you’ve been ignoring since Easter.
Guess who can help?
Go on… guess…
That’s right — PODIATRISTS! 🎉🦶
(Not your poor bewildered pharmacist, despite what the news headlines are shouting today!)
Your feet, our problem — no drama, no waiting rooms, no A&E coffee.
Spread the word… your toes will thank you! 👣.
04/12/2025
Psst… pass it on! 🤫
There is absolutely no need to rock up to A&E for an ingrowing toenail, a dodgy-looking skin infection or that mysterious foot pain you’ve been ignoring since Easter.
Guess who can help?
Go on… guess…
That’s right — PODIATRISTS! 🎉🦶
(Not your poor bewildered pharmacist, despite what the news headlines are shouting today!)
Your feet, our problem — no drama, no waiting rooms, no A&E coffee.
Spread the word… your toes will thank you! 👣😄
South Devon Foot Clinic provides comprehensive Podiatry services for all the family. Our clinic is w
27/10/2025
We’re Hiring! – Associate Podiatrist (South Devon Foot Clinic, Yealmpton)
Are you a caring, professional podiatrist looking for a flexible role in a highly rated private clinic?
Join South Devon Foot Clinic — a trusted, community-focused practice with over 170
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google reviews and a reputation for excellence in foot health care.
📅 1 day per week – Monday or Friday
🩺 potential for more days
💷 50/50 fee split
📍 Based in Yealmpton (serving the South Hams area)
We’re looking for a diligent, well-mannered podiatrist — newly qualified or experienced
You will provide routine care, MSK assessments and nail surgery within a modern, supportive environment.
Mentoring and guidance can be provided for those early in their career.
✨ You’ll fit in perfectly if you’re:
• Personable and kind with excellent communication skills
• Professional, reliable and patient-focused
• Keen to grow your skills and work within a respected, established clinic
Come and be part of a practice that truly values quality care, professional standards, and genuine kindness.
24/10/2025
If you are struggling with fungal nails or think you have fungal nails, take a listen to the following Better Than Sliced Bread episode where Ivan Bristow explains what works and what won’t work…
For your clinical diagnosis, get in touch today
Listen to the latest episodes of Sliced Bread on BBC Sounds.
22/10/2025
👣 It’s never easy watching yourself on TV — but it’s always worth it when it highlights something truly meaningful.
Alongside some wonderful local podiatrists, I’m proud to be part of a volunteer service providing essential foot care to those in need. It’s such a privilege to use our skills to make a difference in people’s comfort, mobility, and wellbeing. 💙
22/10/2025
Ingrowing Toenail, fear not , we have you covered!
Not all heroes wear capes… some wear hard hats and woolly beanies! 🧶👷♂️
These two happy toes are recovering beautifully after nail surgery — and clearly doing it in style!
If your toenail is giving you trouble, nail surgery is often a quick, comfortable solution — and we promise, no dress code required 😉
27/09/2025
The session this morning was especially busy for Helen, the podiatrist from Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet, who had a queue of 7 people, many with very sore feet, waiting to be treated. To quote Helen: "Whilst volunteering my podiatry skills this morning, I was reminded that volunteering is not a sacrifice but a privilege: a chance to restore comfort, confidence, and independence for our community, one step at a time. My colleagues and I offer our skills on a fortnightly basis, which is becoming more and more popular." A big thank you to Helen and her fellow podiatry volunteers..
14/09/2025
🚨 Did you know?
Podiatrists aren’t just here for nails, corns, and calluses – we also play a crucial role in spotting the early signs of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).
Your feet and lower limbs can reveal the first warning signs of circulation problems, and as podiatrists, we are specially trained to assess blood flow, check pulses, and pick up changes that might otherwise go unnoticed.
👣 Regular foot checks = early detection = better outcomes.
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a history of smoking, routine podiatry visits could make all the difference.
👉 Trust your podiatrist – we’re the go-to professionals for keeping your feet healthy and protecting your overall circulation.
The American Heart Association explains peripheral artery disease (PAD) as a type of occlusive disease that affects the arteries outside the heart and brain. The most common cause is atherosclerosis -- fatty buildups in the arteries.
04/09/2025
Today is Martha's 18th birthday and today the NHS have announced that Marthas Rule will be rolled out across all NHS settings.
Martha's Rule was introduced in 2023 following the tragic death of Martha Mills, a 13-year-old who died from sepsis in 2021 at King’s College Hospital, London.
Sepsis is something we talk about frequently and without knowing the signs and symptoms, the outcome can be fatal.
The rule allows patients and their families to directly request an urgent second opinion or rapid clinical review from an independent senior medical team if they feel that their concerns about a patient’s deterioration are not being addressed.
Me, you, family or friend will at some point be a patient so familiarise yourself with the rule that Martha's family have worked so hard to have put in place.
NHS England » Martha’s Rule
11/08/2025
Homeward bound, into the eye of a storm with into Plymouth after a beautiful holiday in
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At South Devon Foot Clinic we are passionate about delivering high quality Podiatric care to support your individual needs. ‘You’ our patients, are our number one priority. We assess and treat you holistically. Treating all types of foot and lower limb conditions and helping you to take care of your feet so you can avoid problems in the future. Your overall health and wellbeing is at the heart of all of our proposed treatment plans.
South Devon Foot Clinic owner Helen Jones M.C.Pod, graduated from Plymouth University with a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Podiatry. Helen has previously worked within education and management and brings important transferrable interpersonal skills to the role of Podiatrist. Using an inclusive and nurturing approach to treat her patients, providing them with high quality care. Helen has experience of working within private practice and over one thousand hours within the NHS. Helen has also been recognised and awarded a Leadership award from Tomorrow’s Podiatrists for the creation of Footwear for Re-wear project, a venture to provide used footwear to UK and European refugees.
We feel passionately that Reflexology and other Complementary Therapies play an important role in dealing with today's stressful and busy world, whilst we do not propose that these replace orthodox treatments but they can complement conventional medicine nicely and help deal with the modifiable risks which can lead to more serious health complications such as high blood pressure.
South Devon Podiatry is based in Ivybridge, nestled between Dartmoor and the beautiful South Devon coast meaning we are best placed to offer home visitations within South Devon.
As a fully registered and accredited member of the Health & Care Professional Council and College of Podiatry, you can be assured of the best possible care & professionalism at all times, with continual professional development maintained in all fields and the latest evidence based treatments provided.
