Why Choose Us?

We are experienced and highly skilled practitioners who treat adults and children for basic care or complex biomechanical needs.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) update 5 January 2021

The clinic is a safe place to visit. You are allowed to attend appointments during lockdown as we are a medical service.

Although strict protocols have been put in place to reduce the risk of infection to COVID-19, there is always a risk. When you attend the clinic for an appointment, this indicates that you accept this risk.

We are adhering to strict protocols therefore;

• Please do not visit the clinic if you have any symptoms of a cold, cough or shortness of breath or you or your family have symptoms of COVID-19.
• Please do not attend if you are self-isolating.
• Please do not bring any additional people to your appointment unless you are under 16 or need assistance.
• Please do not turn up early for your appointment, turn up at the allocated time to avoid cross-over of people in reception.
• Please wear a suitable mask that covers your nose and mouth, we can provide masks if you need one.
• If you have a visor, please wear this in addition to a mask.
• Please sanitise your hands on arrival in reception and you have an option to wear the gloves and overshoes provided.
• Please cancel or re-arrange your appointment if it is not required, to ensure we utilise our time efficiently and see somebody on the waiting list.

What we are doing to minimise the risk; 

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  Purified air and sneeze screens during your treatment

  We have installed two virus/bacteria air purifiers which has been proven to eradicate the COVID-19 virus up to 99.99% within 6 minutes therefore; you are in a safe, purified air environment during your treatment.

• thorough cleaning after every patient, including any surfaces patients may touch.
• we are wearing full PPE at all times
• During chiropody appointments, you have a screen between you and the podiatrist.
• we have allowed for a gap in our diary, to ensure there is NO CROSS-OVER with other patients in reception.
• Entry into the clinic is by appointment only, via an intercom system.

Thank you for your co-operation and support and I look forward to seeing you.

Dee Smith MSc, BSc (Hons)

Please visit public health England, and NHS website accessed here for more information.

Some reviews by patients who have attended since COVID 2020

“I would like to recommend Dee at the Foot and Lower Limb Clinic. I am a health professional myself and admire the very high quality of infection control she carries out to keep all her patients safe. She is a wonderful practitioner. Highly skilled and knowledgeable, but also a very warm character. I felt her explanations helped me make good choices going forward to maintain foot health. Thanks so much.”

J.S. Brighouse

“I wholeheartedly recommend this clinic for its excellent, professional and caring service, enjoyed over many years. I also feel very safe when visiting at this time, as all necessary measures against Covid are securely in place.”

S. Butler.  Mirfield

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Affordable & Professional Care

Holding a 3 year Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Podiatry, our modules included anatomy, physiology, medicine, pharmacology and biomechanics.  Dee Smith also holds further qualifications and has a Masters’ Degree (MSc) in Clinical Biomechanics which covered modules including paediatric biomechanics. Our gait analysis equipment is unique to the North of England. We offer London care at a Yorkshire price!

HCPC and Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists

We are registered with the Health Care Professions Council . This is a protected title used by medical professionals only. We continually update our medical knowledge by completing post graduate courses, and are regularly audited to ensure we meet registration requirements. Always check that your podiatrist is registered.

Health Care Providers

Most Health care providers such as Leeds Hospital fund, Simply Health to name a few, will cover the cost of your treatment dependent on your policy. Dee Smith is registered with BUPA but you will need a GP referral and a referral number before you attend your appointment.