Mobile Chiropody FAQs
The fee for a podiatry Home Visit may vary depending on the available podiatrist, the specific service provided, and the distance the podiatrist needs to travel so as to reach your address. However, you can easily find and confirm the exact fee for your requirements through our online booking system, ensuring transparency and convenience in planning your care.
The starting fee for a first home visit with our chiropodists starts at around £70.00. This comprehensive fee covers everything: from the initial assessment and first treatment to all travel expenses and the time dedicated for the home visit, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience for you.
For any subsequent appointments, arrangements can be conveniently made directly with the podiatrist during your initial visit. If your needs extend to only one or a few more sessions, you have the flexibility to book follow-up treatments individually. Each of these follow-up sessions, if booked within a month from your previous appointment and with the same podiatrist, is offered at a discounted rate which you can easily check on our online booking system.
Moreover, for those requiring a more extended course of treatment, we provide an attractive package. If you foresee the need for more than four treatment sessions within a year, we offer a special discounted yearly package that includes five scheduled sessions. Under this package, each session is priced even more affordably (the starting fee is usually around 55,00£), allowing for consistent care at an exceptional value. In this case we will take care of recontacting you and organising your appointments directly at the right time.
For a mobile podiatrist, the instrument set is a crucial component of their equipment, ensuring they can provide a range of foot care services safely and effectively. These instruments are either sterilized or single-use, adhering to strict hygiene standards to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Sterilized Instrument Sets can include tools such as nail clippers and nippers, scalpel handles and blades, curettes, files and emery boards, forceps and tweezers, and scissors. These tools are meticulously sterilized between patients using autoclaves or chemical sterilization methods. This ensures that they are free from bacteria, viruses, and fungi, thus providing safe and hygienic treatment.
Alternatively, many podiatrists prefer using single-use instruments for home visits; these are disposed of after each patient. This approach completely eliminates the risk of cross-contamination and is especially beneficial when treating high-risk patients, such as those with weakened immune systems or serious health conditions.
In both cases, the provision of instruments necessary for the treatment is included in the podiatrist’s fee for the home visit.
What a Podiatrist Can Do at Home:
- Routine Foot Care: This includes trimming nails, removing calluses and corns, and treating common foot problems like athlete’s foot or fungal infections.
- Assessment and Treatment of Foot Disorders: Podiatrists can diagnose and manage various foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, heel spurs, and flat feet.
- Diabetic Foot Care: They provide essential care and advice for diabetic patients, helping to prevent and manage foot ulcers and other complications.
- Footwear Advice: Providing guidance on proper footwear to alleviate foot pain or prevent future foot problems.
- Orthotics and Bracing: Prescribing and fitting custom orthotics and braces to correct foot abnormalities.
- Basic Wound Care: Treating minor wounds or ulcers, especially important for patients with diabetes or circulatory issues.
- Education and Prevention: Offering advice on foot care, hygiene, and preventive measures to maintain healthy feet.
What a Podiatrist Cannot Do at Home:
- Surgical Procedures: Most surgical interventions require a sterile environment that a home setting cannot provide.
- Advanced Imaging Tests: Procedures like MRIs, CT scans, or extensive X-rays usually can’t be conducted at home and require a visit to a clinic or hospital.
- Treatment of Traumas and/or Severe Injuries: Significant injuries, such as severe fractures or dislocations, require hospital-based care.
- Management of Complex Systemic Conditions: While podiatrists manage foot-related aspects of systemic diseases (like diabetes), they may refer patients to other specialists for comprehensive management of the disease itself.
- Emergency Care: In cases of medical emergencies related to the foot or ankle, such as severe infections or trauma, immediate hospital care is required.
It’s important to note that the range of services a podiatrist can provide at home may also depend on their specific qualifications, the equipment they have available, and the regulations in their practicing region.
Our job at Medelit is to select and connect you with highly skilled, self-employed podiatrists. Our role is to facilitate your access to exceptional podiatric care right in the comfort of your own home. Each chiropodist collaborating with us is carefully selected based on their qualifications, experience, and commitment to patient care.
As self-employed professionals, our podiatrists maintain their practice to the highest standards, holding relevant degrees and registrations with professional bodies. This ensures their expertise and proficiency in podiatric medicine. They are meticulously vetted, including extensive background checks and verification of a clean professional record, to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
We understand the importance of staying current in medical practices. Therefore, even though our podiatrists are self-employed, they are committed to continual professional development, keeping abreast of the latest advancements in podiatry. This commitment to ongoing education guarantees that you receive the most effective and up-to-date treatments available.
Choosing Medelit means you’re not just selecting a service; you’re choosing quality and convenience. Our aim is to provide you with access to top-tier podiatric care by professionals who are dedicated to your health and well-being, all within the familiar setting of your home. Moreover, we continuously monitor the collaboration through the collection of patient feedback and control of professional behavior, ensuring it aligns with the company’s expected highest standards. This ongoing oversight is a vital part of our commitment to delivering top quality care to our patients.
You have the flexibility to communicate directly with our clinicians regarding your preferred appointment times. They will strive to accommodate your schedule to the best of their ability. However, please be aware that there might be instances where your preferred time may not be available, or the clinician you’ve chosen might be fully booked. In such situations, the clinician might suggest an alternative time or Medlit’s booking team may propose another qualified clinician who can meet your needs at a more convenient time. This approach ensures that you receive timely and effective care, aligned as closely as possible with your scheduling preferences.
Podiatrists and chiropodists essentially hold the same role, specializing in foot and ankle care. The term “chiropodist” is older and more common in the UK and Ireland, while “podiatrist” is used internationally, especially in the USA. The change in terminology occurred to reduce confusion with chiropractors and to more accurately describe the profession. Both professionals diagnose, treat, and prevent foot disorders, and their extensive training includes surgical and medical treatments for a variety of foot-related conditions