COVID-19

We’re open with extra measures to keep you safe

We're here to deliver the same effective treatments in the safest way possible.

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Face masks provided to patients

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Contactless temperature checks

hand sanitizer

Hand santizer available throughout

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Deep cleaning between each appointment 

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Virtual consultations where possible 


A message from our Podiatrist

We hope you and your loved ones have been keeping safe and well during these unprecedented times. We are excited that due to the latest government advice we will be able to welcome you all back to our clinic.


We have spent this lockdown researching and making changes in our clinic to provide the safest care possible for our patients. Attending appointments may feel quite different to how it was before (unfortunately this means we won’t be able to offer you a cuppa on your arrival, but this is nothing personal)! But we are striving to maintain the excellent patient care that you have always received.


As a small clinic, we have a great podiatrist-patient relationship with you all, so we look forward to welcoming you all!

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Pressing pause on routine chiropody

Unfortunately, we are putting a temporary pause on routine chiropody which includes: nail trims, corns, callus and cracked heels. Due to the reduced opening times, we are limiting treatment to verruca, warts and fungal nails.

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What our patients think

Great, professional, and a delight
Yusra Alageli

The first thing you notice, is how lovely Zoe's clinic is. Very clean and modern. Zoe herself was great, professional, and a delight. She talked me through everything, she's up to date with all the latest treatments and advises what's appropriate for you. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely be going to Pod Chiropody again. Thank you Zoe

Put me completely at ease
Rachael Kennedy

Lovely premises & a warm welcome. Zoe talked through all the treatment options & costs openly to allow me to make a decision on which course I wanted to take. Put me completely at ease & explained what was happening at each stage, which was reassuring. Can't recommend highly enough, thank you!

Comfortable, fresh and modern
Velmont Media

Over recent months I have had excellent attention for fungal nail infection .... Zoe is very thorough in her approach and the results so far are definitely pleasing. It is undoubtedly worth the 35 minute drive from Market Harborough. In addition...The clinic environment is  comfortable, fresh and modern. I have no hesitation in recommending Pod Chiropody and Laser Clinic.

My son is wart free
Laura Murfin

My son was extremely anxious and Zoe couldn't have been more patient with him, scheduling appointments around school times.... she explained exactly what she was going to do to him and won his trust.... pleased to say my son is wart free and I cannot thank Zoe enough..

Love this place, very clean and friendly
Shirley Jaques

I absolutely love this place, very clean and friendly.  Covid aware.  Zoe knows exactly what to do and explains why she does things.

Nicest people
Sean Oz

Really impressed with the professionalism of Zoe and the microwave treatment done on my varruca which had been a stubborn issue for a few years. Zoe is one of the nicest people you could meet and makes you feel very relaxed and comfortable. I am now free of varrucas and highly recommend this treatment

Knowledgeable, lovely and friendly person
Vendula Cremzova

Great Clinic and excellent service. Zoe is a very knowledgeable, lovely and friendly person. I could not get rid of a verruca for over 4 years which was very frustrating. I am finally free of it thanks to Zoe. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Relaxed atmosphere
Steph Stevenson

Lovely welcome, and very informative about the fungal nail treatment, relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend Zoe to anyone wishing to try out different  treatment for there fungal nail needs.

Professional
Samantha Winters

Sounds weird, but I actually ENJOYED having my verucae (is that the plural?) frozen to death. Zoe is terrific, extremely pleasant, utterly professional, and everything was SPOTLESS. 12/10 on every front.

Modern and well equipped
Sandra Waller

Delighted to have found Pod Chiropody. The surgery is very modern and well equipped. Zoe is friendly and welcoming and immediately put me at ease. She explained treatment options and carried out procedures so carefully and patiently that I felt very relaxed. I can definitely recommend Pod Chiropody if you have any foot problems.

Received great advice
Neil Selby

I had quite a few stubborn verrucae over both of my feet which I had tried all sorts of treatments over the years to cure. I also had a toenail that had become detached and infected when I first visited Zoe's practice. I received great advice from Zoe and along with use of the Swift Microwave treatment I am now clear of verrucae for the first time in many years. My toenail that I was expecting to lose has also fully recovered. Thank you so much for your help.

Great treatment options
Charlie Gresswell

Zoe is lovely and very patient. The practice is a relaxing space and has some great treatment options. If required I would definitely use her services again. Thank you!

Comfortable, fresh and modern
Jane MacDonald

Over recent months I have had excellent attention for fungal nail infection at Pod Chiropody where I have had the laser treatment. Zoe is very thorough in her approach and the results so far are definitely pleasing. It is undoubtedly worth the 35 minute drive from Market Harborough. In addition, the set up throughout Covid has been extremely safe with every sensible precaution being taken. The clinic environment is  comfortable, fresh and modern. I have no hesitation in recommending Pod Chiropody and Laser Clinic.

Amazing!
Steve Mason

3 Months of not being able to walk on my left heel due to verucca.  Went for the Swift Microwave treatment and within 1 week I was pain free! Amazing! Very professional, free checkup 6 weeks after treatment where she tidied it all up... no 2nd treatment needed, no hard sell. Amazing service, highly recommended!

Absolutely Brilliant
Karen Kalaway

Zoe was absolutely brilliant. I had to drive 40min to see her as she was the only chiropodist who did laser for a verruca.  She was well worth the drive.  Absolutely lovely, and very knowledgeable.  Highly recommended.

Friendly and professional!
Lee Matthews

After struggling with over the counter treatments for years I opted for the swift microwave treatment, which worked within weeks! So quick and easy, and Zoe is very friendly and professional!

Changed My Life!
Sheila Sahota

Excellent service at POD Leicester, very friendly and knowledgable of my issues and the treatment really did work. I would highly recommend visiting and discussing any issues you have. It has changed my life! Thanks POD.

Service was brilliant
Hamza Patel

The service was brilliant and the service offered.  Really beneficial advice and the practitioner very knowledgable and friendly.

First class
Karl Eyre

First class. Modern stylish relaxing premises possessing the latest chiropractic techniques and equipment. Welcoming and friendly hospitality. I suffered from a large painful verruca for nine years. Having tried nearly every treatment under the sun and at my wits end, I decided to explore Swift microwave treatment. I live in Nottingham and the nearest place for Swift microwave treatment was Pod Chiropody & Laser Clinic. I made an appointment for a consultation and was so impressed with Zoe Zavery and her practice I went ahead with the treatment. After only one treatment using Swift microwave my verruca has now gone. I would highly recommend this treatment for anyone with a verruca. There is no pain or inconvenience immediately after the treatment. Thank you, Zoe.

Life changing treatment
Abubakr Mohammed

I would recommend this Clinic, Excellent service, friendly delivery, very clean atmosphere. Had a wart the size of a penny removed within a few months, life changing treatment. very friendly staff

Very professional
Ben Weston

Really pleased with the service, the treatment they use is amazing. Friendly approach and very professional. Would highly recommend Pod chiropody to anyone A+++

Professional
Neil Garner

I can thoroughly recommend Pod Chiropody. The service they provide is professional and has been highly effective in treating my infected nail.

Friendly service
Admin Zeus Photoshoot

Highly professional and friendly service

Kim Kearns
Ollie Patterson
James Tilford
Great, professional, and a delight
Yusra Alageli

The first thing you notice, is how lovely Zoe's clinic is. Very clean and modern. Zoe herself was great, professional, and a delight. She talked me through everything, she's up to date with all the latest treatments and advises what's appropriate for you. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely be going to Pod Chiropody again. Thank you Zoe

Put me completely at ease
Rachael Kennedy

Lovely premises & a warm welcome. Zoe talked through all the treatment options & costs openly to allow me to make a decision on which course I wanted to take. Put me completely at ease & explained what was happening at each stage, which was reassuring. Can't recommend highly enough, thank you!

Comfortable, fresh and modern
Velmont Media

Over recent months I have had excellent attention for fungal nail infection .... Zoe is very thorough in her approach and the results so far are definitely pleasing. It is undoubtedly worth the 35 minute drive from Market Harborough. In addition...The clinic environment is  comfortable, fresh and modern. I have no hesitation in recommending Pod Chiropody and Laser Clinic.

My son is wart free
Laura Murfin

My son was extremely anxious and Zoe couldn't have been more patient with him, scheduling appointments around school times.... she explained exactly what she was going to do to him and won his trust.... pleased to say my son is wart free and I cannot thank Zoe enough..

Love this place, very clean and friendly
Shirley Jaques

I absolutely love this place, very clean and friendly.  Covid aware.  Zoe knows exactly what to do and explains why she does things.

Nicest people
Sean Oz

Really impressed with the professionalism of Zoe and the microwave treatment done on my varruca which had been a stubborn issue for a few years. Zoe is one of the nicest people you could meet and makes you feel very relaxed and comfortable. I am now free of varrucas and highly recommend this treatment

Knowledgeable, lovely and friendly person
Vendula Cremzova

Great Clinic and excellent service. Zoe is a very knowledgeable, lovely and friendly person. I could not get rid of a verruca for over 4 years which was very frustrating. I am finally free of it thanks to Zoe. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Relaxed atmosphere
Steph Stevenson

Lovely welcome, and very informative about the fungal nail treatment, relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend Zoe to anyone wishing to try out different  treatment for there fungal nail needs.

Professional
Samantha Winters

Sounds weird, but I actually ENJOYED having my verucae (is that the plural?) frozen to death. Zoe is terrific, extremely pleasant, utterly professional, and everything was SPOTLESS. 12/10 on every front.

Modern and well equipped
Sandra Waller

Delighted to have found Pod Chiropody. The surgery is very modern and well equipped. Zoe is friendly and welcoming and immediately put me at ease. She explained treatment options and carried out procedures so carefully and patiently that I felt very relaxed. I can definitely recommend Pod Chiropody if you have any foot problems.

Received great advice
Neil Selby

I had quite a few stubborn verrucae over both of my feet which I had tried all sorts of treatments over the years to cure. I also had a toenail that had become detached and infected when I first visited Zoe's practice. I received great advice from Zoe and along with use of the Swift Microwave treatment I am now clear of verrucae for the first time in many years. My toenail that I was expecting to lose has also fully recovered. Thank you so much for your help.

Great treatment options
Charlie Gresswell

Zoe is lovely and very patient. The practice is a relaxing space and has some great treatment options. If required I would definitely use her services again. Thank you!

Comfortable, fresh and modern
Jane MacDonald

Over recent months I have had excellent attention for fungal nail infection at Pod Chiropody where I have had the laser treatment. Zoe is very thorough in her approach and the results so far are definitely pleasing. It is undoubtedly worth the 35 minute drive from Market Harborough. In addition, the set up throughout Covid has been extremely safe with every sensible precaution being taken. The clinic environment is  comfortable, fresh and modern. I have no hesitation in recommending Pod Chiropody and Laser Clinic.

Amazing!
Steve Mason

3 Months of not being able to walk on my left heel due to verucca.  Went for the Swift Microwave treatment and within 1 week I was pain free! Amazing! Very professional, free checkup 6 weeks after treatment where she tidied it all up... no 2nd treatment needed, no hard sell. Amazing service, highly recommended!

Absolutely Brilliant
Karen Kalaway

Zoe was absolutely brilliant. I had to drive 40min to see her as she was the only chiropodist who did laser for a verruca.  She was well worth the drive.  Absolutely lovely, and very knowledgeable.  Highly recommended.

Friendly and professional!
Lee Matthews

After struggling with over the counter treatments for years I opted for the swift microwave treatment, which worked within weeks! So quick and easy, and Zoe is very friendly and professional!

Changed My Life!
Sheila Sahota

Excellent service at POD Leicester, very friendly and knowledgable of my issues and the treatment really did work. I would highly recommend visiting and discussing any issues you have. It has changed my life! Thanks POD.

Service was brilliant
Hamza Patel

The service was brilliant and the service offered.  Really beneficial advice and the practitioner very knowledgable and friendly.

First class
Karl Eyre

First class. Modern stylish relaxing premises possessing the latest chiropractic techniques and equipment. Welcoming and friendly hospitality. I suffered from a large painful verruca for nine years. Having tried nearly every treatment under the sun and at my wits end, I decided to explore Swift microwave treatment. I live in Nottingham and the nearest place for Swift microwave treatment was Pod Chiropody & Laser Clinic. I made an appointment for a consultation and was so impressed with Zoe Zavery and her practice I went ahead with the treatment. After only one treatment using Swift microwave my verruca has now gone. I would highly recommend this treatment for anyone with a verruca. There is no pain or inconvenience immediately after the treatment. Thank you, Zoe.

Life changing treatment
Abubakr Mohammed

I would recommend this Clinic, Excellent service, friendly delivery, very clean atmosphere. Had a wart the size of a penny removed within a few months, life changing treatment. very friendly staff

Very professional
Ben Weston

Really pleased with the service, the treatment they use is amazing. Friendly approach and very professional. Would highly recommend Pod chiropody to anyone A+++

Professional
Neil Garner

I can thoroughly recommend Pod Chiropody. The service they provide is professional and has been highly effective in treating my infected nail.

Friendly service
Admin Zeus Photoshoot

Highly professional and friendly service

Kim Kearns
Ollie Patterson
James Tilford

COVID-19 FAQ


  • Are you open?

    Yes. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday 4th January about a national lockdown to be implemented from Wedneday 6th January, The College of Podiatry confirmed that all medical appointments are still allowed, therefore podiatry clinics can remain open. However due to government guidelines and to minimise risk for both our patients and staff, we are operating special opening hours. 

  • Can my problem wait until all this is over?

    If you feel anxious or uncomfortable about attending your appointment, you are welcome to discuss this with me. If you have a non-urgent problem, the appointment can be postponed. Perhaps a telephone appointment would be a useful alternative, along with sending some photos of your particular condition. Maybe reassurance about a specific aspect of what we are doing would help you feel more confident. This is a tricky time and you will never be pressured into something you are not comfortable with. 

  • What precautions are you taking to make sure I'm safe?

    There are perhaps too many to list. A few of the main precautions involve:


    • Before your appointment you will be emailed & text a COVID-19 checklist, this is to  ensure you have not been infected with the virus, this will be attached to your email and text confirmation and reminder and will need to be completed as close to your appointment as possible. If this form has not been completed then I am afraid your appointment will not be able to go ahead. Limiting the number of people in the clinic at one time, this means if you arrive early to your appointment, you will have to wait outside the clinic or in your car. 
    • Masks MUST be worn prior to entering the clinic, if you do not have one, you will be offered one by the clinic.
    • The podiatrist will be wearing a disposable apron, face visor, disposable mask and gloves.
    • Taking touchless temperature checks on patients arrival. 
    • Taking my temperature at the start of each day
    • On arrival, patients will be asked to use the hand sanitiser provided & scan the QR code to inform NHS Test and Trace of your arrival at Pod Clinic. 
    • The podiatrist will wash, and sanitise hands between patients and disposable gloves will be replaced with each patient.
    • Allowing longer gaps between patients to allow for deep cleaning and sanitisation of equipment, chairs, card machines, floor, and door handles.
    • Offering telephone consultations where appropriate.
    • Offering email photo check-ups where possible to avoid unnecessary visits.

  • What is your COVID care surcharge?

    There are many measures to help keep you and the podiatrist safe in clinic, including additional gaps between each appointment for cleaning. To maintain a viable business, a COVID Care surcharge of £5 to each in-clinic appointment partially offsets some of these costs. 

  • I have been in contact with someone suspected of having COVID-19, should I cancel?

    Yes. Our policy follows the same strict government guidelines. We have a duty of care to all of our patients and must ensure that we are not putting them at risk. If you are concerned that you have symptoms, or have been in contact with someone who has had symptoms or has travelled outside of the UK in the last two weeks, please do not hesitate to cancel your appointment. Anyone who arrives at the appointment with symptoms/high temperature will kindly be asked to leave. You should then return home immediately and contact NHS 111, please do not travel anywhere else. 

  • If I cancel my appointment because of COVID-19 symptoms, will I need to pay a cancellation fee?

    While we usually have a 48 hour cancellation fee, this does NOT apply during this time. However, we do really appreciate patients letting us know as early as possible, as we are running limited appointments at the moment. 

  • What happens when I arrive?

    You will be asked to wait in your car or outside if you are early. Only enter the clinic at your appointment time. There is a gap between each appointment to allow for further decontamination and avoid patients crossing paths. 


    You'll be welcomed with a smile, although you won't see it under my mask! Your temperature will be checked on arrival, and if it is too high, we will wait five minutes, and then recheck it. If it is still too high, you will kindly be asked to leave. 


    When entering the clinic, you will be asked to sanitise your hands with the hand sanitiser provided and then encouraged to scan the QR code for NHS Test & Trace to register your arrival at the clinic, whilst this is not a legal requirement, it should be, we need to all work together to minimise the spread. 


    If you are not wearing a mask and gloves, we will ask you to wear one of ours.


  • Can I bring someone with me?

    You must attend the appointment on your own, and other adults will need to wait in the car. Children will need to attend with one parent. We can only have one child and parent in the clinic at a time. Patients requiring a chaperone, assistance or translators are of course able to bring someone with them. If there are any exceptional circumstances, then it would be helpful to know this in advance so that we can advise appropriately. 

  • Is it possible to catch COVID-19 in the clinic?

    Yes, but it is unlikely. Despite significantly enhanced infection control procedures, it is still possible to catch COVID-19 while at Pod. You will be asked to consent to this risk. Podiatrists have always had very high standards of infection control. We use PPE following guidance from both Public Health England and the College of Podiatry. The podiatrist will check their temperature before they come into the clinic and would follow the government's guidance if they or anyone in their household had symptoms. 


    You will not cross paths with another patient as you will wait in your car until your appointment time. Patients are asked about their symptoms when they book and asked to cancel if they or anyone in their household develops symptoms. Every surface that patients are in contact with during appointments will have been decontaminated.

  • Why do you wear so much PPE?

    Pod is following both Public Health England and the College of Podiatry's guidance. Our podiatrist already wears an apron, mask and gloves, but will be wearing a face visor for additional protection. 

  • How do you treat me while adhering to the 2m social distancing rule?

    We cannot, which is why our podiatrist has plenty of PPE to keep everyone safe. We also have a clear Perspex screen that is put in place to provide an additional protective barrier. 

  • Should I wear a mask?

    Yes. You can wear one of your own, or we can provide you with one. 

  • Can I wear gloves?

    Yes. Again, if you have gloves, you can wear them. Otherwise, I can provide you with some disposable ones. Gloves are essential for the podiatrist, but not a necessity for patients. 

  • Can I use the lavatory?

    Please plan to avoid using the lavatory if possible. 

  • What happens if you or I come down with COVID-19 symptoms after the appointment?

    Anyone with symptoms needs to arrange a test as soon as possible. If you are experiencing symptoms after your appointment, please get in touch with Pod to let us know. 

  • What happens if I'm not happy about something?

    Let us know. Perhaps we can explain something better, or you could have spotted something we haven't.

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