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Linda Hawkins

I am a member of The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, one of the largest professional bodies representing chiropody/podiatry in the UK. This provides me with professional development, and helps with regular training. Since qualifying from the London foot Hospital in 1986, I have worked in the NHS and private practice as well as a wide range of clinics and environments. I joined the Complementary Health Centre in 1994.  Chiropody / Podiatry have enabled me to work in hospitals (Diabetic clinics and ward rounds), and with Community Services, including special nail surgery sessions and visiting disabled patients in their own homes. My current work outside the centre includes Housing Trust Clinics, Almshouses, home visits and an Age UK clinic. At CHC  I can provide a wide range of chiropody treatments from nail cutting to nail surgery.

 

I work closely with other CHC therapists to provide holistic solutions. I also perform Diabetic Foot Assessments on request. You don’t need a doctor’s referral to consult me. However if a surgical procedure is needed, I may ask you to check with your GP.

 

Emergency appointments can sometimes be arranged at  times outside of my usual clinic times.

 

I will be on extended leave starting on 16th August 2024. My lovely colleague Mabel Namata will be seeing all of my patients until I return at the beginning of January 2025.



Podiatry and Chiropody

Good foot health is something we know is very important and at The Complementary Health Centre we have a long established podiatry clinic.

 

Healthy feet are especially important for people with other health problems such as diabetes, poor circulation or rheumatism. These problems can make self-treatment, even cutting your own nails, difficult. You do not need a doctor’s referral to see a podiatrist.

 

Most people have foot problems at some time in their lives, and many of these can be helpedby chiropody / podiatry treatment.

 


Common foot problems include:

  • hard skin, corns, cracked heels and calluses
  • painful and in-growing nails
  • Skin problems and fungal infections, e.g. athlete’s foot
  • heel and foot pains
  • verrucae
  • walking problems (gait) and sport injuries (relating to the lower limb)

Normal appointments last about 30 minutes.

Special treatments such as nail surgery may need longer.

Treatments  include:

*nail cutting

*hard skin reduction (debridement) and temporary padding.

*a range of treatments for verrucae and common nail disorders

*footcare advice: shoes and skincare

*supplying and modifying various items, such as toe separators

Other services:

* diabetic foot assessment

*nail surgery

*simple or modified insoles

 

All Chiropody / Podiatry professionals at the Complementary Health Centre are registered
with the Health and Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C.).

 

Do you have more questions related to Podiatry? Give our Reception Team a call and they will be able to advise you