Welcome to Matlock Podiatry. My name is Abigail Horridge, BSc (Hons) and I am a fully qualified podiatrist registered with the health and care professions council (HCPC).
A podiatrist is a qualified health professional who specialises in management of the lower limb with a special focus on the ankle and foot.
Whether you need help with nail care, corns and callus or have a painful musculoskeletal injury we are here to help give you an accurate diagnosis and a management plan tailored to your needs and lifestyle.
We want to get you back on your feet and back doing the things you love so why suffer any longer, get in touch!
Welcome to Matlock Podiatry. My name is Abigail Horridge, BSc (Hons) and I am a fully qualified podiatrist registered with the health and care professions council (HCPC). I started working for Derbyshire community health services (DCHS) in 2018 as a podiatry assistant alongside my university studies. I qualified in 2020 with a 1st class degree achieving the Deans award for excellent academic achievement.
Since qualifying I have worked full time as a podiatrist for the NHS and now work as a band 7 highly specialised diabetes podiatrist. I have a vast amount of experience in the early detection and management of foot health complications with a focus to prevent lower limb amputation. I am now developing my career further by expanding into the world of private practice.
I love to spend my spare time outdoors. You will regularly find me clocking up the milage by hiking across the landscapes of the mosaic peak district. When I’m not outside I like to spend time at home with my husband and my beautiful cats Ernie and Enid.
I offer a range of services, designed to get you back on you feet quickly. Here is some information about the services I offer.
This is for your first appointment with Matlock Podiatry. If you have not been to see us before this is the appointment, you need. You will have a full assessment, your choice of treatment and a tailored management plan that suits you will be developed. Please note that we do require a 50% deposit at the time of booking) £45 for 45-50minutes
This is for your ongoing care at Matlock podiatry. If you have seen us before and need ongoing help with nail cutting, hard skin or general foot health conditions then this is the appointment you will need. Please note that all clients will need an initial appointment first to determine your needs) £32 for 25-30minutes.
This is for your annual diabetic foot assessment at Matlock podiatry. If you have diabetes then you should get your feet checked once a year, or more if any problems are picked up. We will assess your medical history, check the blood flow to your feet and check for any neurological changes that may affect your risk of developing a serious diabetic foot health complication. We will provide you will a summary of risk factors, how best to manage your feet and provide you with a copy of your results to take to your GP practice for completeness. Please note that no treatment is provided at this appointment and a routine appointment must be booked separately if you require any treatment on top of this.) £30.
This appointment is for clients with ongoing conditions such as heel pain or sports injuries who have already had an initial assessment. Please note that an initial appointment is needed first to determine your needs and develop a management plan) £40 for 35-40 minutes
We will be updating and adding to our services regularly so please pop back to this page to check for any updates.
My mother Beverly and I have spent the past three months renovating 12b New street into a brand new podiatry clinic known as Matlock podiatry. We will open in April 2024 to present two clinic rooms and a reception area where you can sit back and relax whilst you wait to be seen. We want to create a friendly and welcoming environment for our clients and would encourage you to pop in and see us if ever you need us. As a family business we have shared values and visions for our clinic and we hope you get a personable and authentic experience when you come to see us! We want to create strong relationships with all our clients so you can rest assured that we are here to help YOU.
At your initial appointment you will be made a personalised management plan aimed to treat and manage your foot problem. We are not just here to help your feet; we are here to help your wellbeing and we know just how important it is to have a podiatrist you can trust.
Our feet take us miles and miles over the course of our lifetime, and we often neglect to give them the care and attention they truly deserve. Our feet undoubtedly are a remarkable structure however as with all great architecture they need regular maintenance to ensure problems do not develop.
Ignoring pain in your feet often leads to worsening symptoms and can seriously impact your daily life and long-term mobility. The quicker you see us, the quicker we can help get you back on your feet and do the things you love.
As we age, some of us will begin to lose our mobility, which can make bending down to cut our nails and manage hard skin difficult. If you can relate to this, please do not struggle anymore, come and see us at Matlock podiatry and let us help you.
We have put together some useful information to help you better care for your feet. We will update our article often with help information and guides so be sure to check back often.
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