Ipswich
Gilmour Piper, 10 Fonnereau Road, Ipswich IP1 3JP
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A small car park on site, with a disabled space.
DirectionsPodiatrists in Ipswich and East Bergholt Treat the Symptom. Find the Cause.
Four HCPC-registered podiatrists for nails, skin, heel pain and sport, working inside Gilmour Piper’s multidisciplinary clinic on Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, and in East Bergholt.
4.7 from 28 Google reviews
“First class from start to finish.”
Every podiatrist on the HCPC register Check their numbers on the register
Insured? The clinic sees patients with
- Bupa
- WPA
- Cigna
- Simplyhealth
- No membership or referral needed
- Wheelchair accessible
Treatments
Where Does It Hurt?
Choose part of the foot to see what we treat there, how, and who to ask for.
Ingrowing, fungal and thickened nails
- How we treat it
- Removing just the offending piece of nail, with local anaesthetic if you need it. Nail surgery if it keeps coming back. Thinning for fungal nails, and reconstruction for nails damaged by injury or infection.
- Ask for
- Laura Peckford for nail surgery. Ali Nunn for thick, hard-to-cut nails, at a lower fee than a podiatrist appointment.
Bunions, corns, hard skin and verrucas
- How we treat it
- Corns and hard skin are removed, then we tackle the pressure behind them with orthotics or bespoke silicone wedges. Verrucas by acids, freezing, hyfrecation or Faulkner’s needling. Bunions with footwear advice, taping, mobilisation and orthotics.
- Ask for
- Julie Llewellyn for verrucas. Alison Wareham for bunions and big toe pain.
Midfoot pain and how you walk
- How we treat it
- Each foot has 26 bones and 33 joints, so we start with a detailed history and examination, which can include gait analysis. Then orthotics, taping, exercises and footwear advice.
- Ask for
- Alison Wareham, the clinic’s sports and biomechanics podiatrist.
Heel pain, treated in steps
- How we treat it
- First, orthotics, exercises, taping and footwear advice. If it needs more, EMS shockwave therapy or a steroid injection.
- Ask for
- Alison Wareham for shockwave. Laura Peckford for steroid injections.
Feet at risk, checked properly
- How we treat it
- Circulation checked with a handheld Doppler and ankle brachial pressures, and nerves with monofilament, pin prick and tuning fork. Advice, treatment and, if anything worries us, an urgent appointment.
- Ask for
- Natalie Barker, who specialises in diabetes foot health, or Julie Llewellyn.
Children’s feet too: gait, growing pains, sports injuries and ingrown toenails.
Under one roof
Not Every Foot Problem Starts in the Foot.
So we work inside Gilmour Piper, an Ipswich clinic for more than 30 years, where the next opinion is down the corridor.
- Consultants in foot and ankle surgery When surgery needs to be part of the conversation
- Physiotherapists and osteopaths For the knees, hips and back above your feet
- Spine, hip and knee consultants A specialist opinion without going elsewhere
- Ultrasound diagnosis Imaging in the same building
Two clinicians, one fee. Joint appointments with your podiatrist and a physiotherapist or osteopath, for a single consultation fee.
Sport and biomechanics
Trusted With First-Team Feet.
Alison has more than ten years as Ipswich Town’s first-team podiatrist behind her. The same assessment is open to anyone who runs, walks or plays.
“As an ex professional footballer, my feet have suffered a lot, so particular thanks goes to Ali Wareham for keeping them in great shape.”
Bring to your biomechanical assessment
- Shorts or leggings, so we can see your knees
- A well-fitted shirt, for your posture
- Everyday and sports shoes, and the ones that hurt
- Any X-rays or scans you have
- Insoles or orthoses you already use
Your podiatrists
Ask for Someone by Name.
Every podiatrist here is on the Health and Care Professions Council register, and their numbers are below so you can check the register.
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Alison Wareham
Founder and podiatrist HCPC CH11575
Durham, 1992, then 27 years at Ipswich Hospital. Sport, biomechanics, gait and heel pain.
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Julie Llewellyn
Podiatrist HCPC CH11317
Durham, 1991. Ipswich Hospital’s outpatients and diabetes unit, here since 2007. Verrucas.
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Laura Peckford
Podiatrist HCPC CH19247
Huddersfield, 2004. Ipswich Hospital’s diabetic foot clinic. Nail surgery and steroid injections.
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Natalie Barker
Podiatrist HCPC CH31335
More than 15 years’ experience, specialising in diabetes foot health at Ipswich Hospital.
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Ali Nunn
Podiatry assistant
More than 30 years as an NHS podiatry assistant. Thick and hard-to-cut nails, at a lower fee.
Two clinics
By Christchurch Park, or in Constable Country.
Both clinics are wheelchair accessible, and you don’t need to be a member of the clinic to book.
East Bergholt
Constable Country Medical Practice, Heath Road, East Bergholt CO7 6RT
Directions“I’m confident
I’m in the best hands.”
“The whole staff were so friendly, helpful and professional! Laura talked me through the procedure.”
“Laura was professional and personable, ran me through everything.”
Do I need a referral or a membership?
No. You can book yourself, and you don’t need to be a member of the clinic.
Can I use my health insurance?
The clinic sees patients insured with Bupa, WPA, Cigna and Simplyhealth. Check that your policy covers podiatry before you book.
When do I pay, and can I cancel?
Podiatry fees at Gilmour Piper are paid in advance, and are refundable if you cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Does nail surgery hurt?
It’s done under local anaesthetic. Part or all of the nail is removed, and a chemical stops that part growing back. Your podiatrist talks you through it first.
Do you see children?
Yes. Gait, growing pains, sports injuries and ingrown toenails are among the problems our podiatrists see in children.
Where do I park in Ipswich?
Gilmour Piper has a small car park with a disabled space. There’s pay and display further down Fonnereau Road, and the Crown car park is a short walk away.
How soon can I be seen?
Every booking is assessed individually, so urgent problems are seen first. If it can’t wait, call 01473 217592.
Book
A Proper Look at Your Feet.
Book for either clinic here and we will be in touch to arrange your appointment.
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01473 217592 for Ipswich
01206 298272 for East Bergholt
