AB Podiatry

12/06/2026

Prevention is key!

This patient presented with digital deformities and poor circulation. Due to the position of the toes, increased pressure and friction from footwear had led to areas of skin breakdown.

While these wounds may appear small they should never be ignored. Even minor rubbing or knocks can cause further damage and in patients with poor circulation healing is often slower and the risk of infection is increased.

The affected areas were dry with scab formation present. While this can be a positive sign of healing the skin remains vulnerable and can easily break down again if the underlying pressure and friction are not addressed.

A Doppler vascular assessment was carried out to assess blood flow to the feet. The affected areas were cleansed and dressed and semi-compressed felt padding was applied to offload pressure away from the vulnerable sites.

Offloading is a key part of treatment. By reducing pressure and friction we can help protect fragile skin, support healing and reduce the risk of further breakdown.

Early intervention is often the difference between managing a small wound and treating a much larger problem later on.

DON’T IGNORE IT.

04/06/2026

👋🏼 With so many new faces here I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself.

I’m Abbey the owner of AB Podiatry. I am a fully insured HCPC-registered Podiatrist and Member of the Royal College of Podiatry (MRCPod).

I graduated from the Durham School of Podiatric Medicine in 2024 and have spent over 10 years working in healthcare. Prior to qualifying as a podiatrist I gained experience working in nursing care, dementia care, palliative care and community healthcare. These roles gave me a strong foundation in person-centred care and continue to influence my approach to practice today.

I provide both domiciliary (home visit) and clinic-based podiatry service across North Tyneside and the surrounding areas helping people stay mobile, comfortable and independent.

During my university training I studied a wide range of subjects including anatomy, physiology, dermatology, biomechanics, medicine, nail surgery and many other areas of podiatric medicine.

Alongside my core podiatry qualifications, I have additional training and competencies in:

🦶🏽 Nail surgery
🦶🏽 Local anaesthesia
🦶🏽 Prescription-only medicines
🦶🏽 Vascular assessments using Doppler ultrasound

While many people think podiatry is simply cutting toenails, my role involves managing a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions, including:

🦶🏽 Diabetic foot assessments
🦶🏽 Corns and callus treatment
🦶🏽 Ingrown toenails
🦶🏽 Fungal nail infections
🦶🏽 Painful feet
🦶🏽 Pressure areas
🦶🏽 Preventative foot care

Prevention is a big part of how I work. Preventing a problem is always better than treating one after it has happened. That’s why I take the time to ask about your medical conditions, medications and overall health. It helps me build a better picture of you as a person and ensure any advice or treatment I provide is appropriate for your individual needs.

What I love most about my work is helping people maintain their independence and quality of life.

Whether it’s relieving pain, preventing complications or helping someone walk comfortably again. I take pride in treating the person not just the feet. Every patient has a story and taking the time to listen, understand and provide individualised care is at the heart of everything I do.

To all of my existing patients thank you for your support, recommendations and kind words. Your trust in me means more than you know.

And to those who are new here welcome! 👋🏼

Abbey 🤍

04/06/2026

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29/05/2026

A Helpful Bereavement Resource!

Today I visited one of my lovely patients who sadly lost her husband just over a week ago. I had the privilege of treating both of their feet over the years so it was very sad to hear of his passing.

During our conversation she told me about a service called Tell Us Once which I hadn’t heard of before and thought may help others.

After a death has been registered Tell Us Once allows you to inform multiple government departments and local council services at the same time. This means you don’t have to contact organisations such as the DWP, HMRC, DVLA, Passport Office, Adult Social Care and Blue Badge services individually.

At an already difficult and emotional time, anything that reduces the burden of paperwork and phone calls is worth sharing!

Tell Us Once:

The steps you must take when someone dies - register a death, report a death with Tell Us Once, coroners, funerals and death abroad.

28/05/2026

As a podiatrist, I often hear people say things like “I just eat what I want” or “I don’t really care about my diabetes” sometimes even laughing about it. But what many people don’t realise is… diabetes damage starts long before you can physically see it.

High blood sugars can slowly damage the blood vessels and nerves inside the body over time. You may feel completely fine while this is happening but internally the damage is progressing silently.

Eventually it starts to show externally:
🦶🏽 Loss of sensation in the feet
🦶🏽 Poor circulation
🦶🏽 Delayed healing
🦶🏽 Ulceration
🦶🏽 Infection
🦶🏽 Increased risk of amputation

For more information about diabetes complications, prevention, and foot care, these are some really helpful and easy to understand resources:

🔗 Diabetes UK – Understanding diabetes & reducing your risk: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/type-2-prevention
🔗 NHS – Type 2 diabetes prevention: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/
🔗 NICE guidelines on diabetes care and foot complications:
🔗 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng28
🔗 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng19

Simple lifestyle changes such as staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, attending regular health checks and managing blood sugar levels early can significantly reduce the risk of complications and in some cases help prevent type 2 diabetes from developing.

And it doesn’t just affect the feet:
- Kidney damage
- Eye disease and vision loss
- Heart disease and stroke
- Nerve damage throughout the body

The difficult part is that once a lot of this damage occurs it is often irreversible. We can try to manage and slow progression but we cannot always “undo” what has already happened.

That’s why education and regular checks are SO important. Diabetes is not “just sugar” it affects the entire body.

Please take your diabetes seriously even if you feel okay right now. The complications often begin quietly long before they become visible.

Your future self will thank you for looking after your current self! This is why I feel it’s so important to kindly educate patients on the risks while carrying out their foot care. Sometimes a simple conversation can genuinely help prevent serious complications further down the line!

15/05/2026

Conquered Helvellyn today ⛰️🥾

Toe nails were a little too long so they’ve been pressing the whole way down… feet are SORE.

Rookie behaviour from a podiatrist mind. 😂🫠

14/05/2026

Good morning my lovely patients!

I’m away in the Lakes from this afternoon until Sunday for a much needed recharge of the batteries 🪫 🥾🌦️🏞️🍃✨

Thank you all so much for keeping me so busy lately I appreciate every single one of you 🤍

Just a little reminder to think about booking your next appointment while I’m with you as my diary fills quickly and I’d hate for anyone to be left uncomfortable or in pain waiting for an appointment 📆

Replies and phone calls may be a little slower while I’m away so a text or message is best and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can 📱🤍

📞 07496114564.

You can also leave me a voicemail and I’ll return your call at my earliest convenience.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend I’ll see yous all next week refreshed, recharged and ready to go again! Look after your feet and get that cream on instead of looking at it please 👀 🙄 😂

You’re podiatrist abs. 🫶🏽🤍

13/05/2026

This lovely lady previously suffered a stroke, leaving her unable to safely manage her own foot care. Over time the nails became severely elongated, thickened and heavily affected by fungal infection (onychomycosis).

When fungal nails are left unmanaged they can become distorted, curled and painful often referred to as ram’s horn nails (onychogryphosis) This creates excessive pressure on the surrounding skin and increases the risk of pain, corns, ulceration and infection.

The nails were carefully reduced and using sterile podiatry instruments to immediately relieve pressure and improve comfort 👩🏽‍⚕️

Please check the feet of elderly loved ones and vulnerable people around you. Things can deteriorate gradually and often go unnoticed until they become painful, dangerous and significantly impact mobility and quality of life. 🤍🤌🏽

05/05/2026

We often focus on what’s wrong with our feet, but there are also clear clinical signs that indicate things are functioning well 🦶🏽

From a podiatry perspective, here’s what I assess explained simply 👇🏼

1️⃣ Hair on the toes
Often associated with adequate blood supply (vascular perfusion). Its absence doesn’t always indicate a problem, but its presence can be reassuring.

2️⃣ Healthy pink nail beds
When gentle pressure is applied, the nail should blanch (turn pale) and return to pink quickly. This is known as capillary refill and reflects effective circulation.

3️⃣ Warm feet
Feet should feel warm to touch. Consistent warmth suggests blood is reaching the extremities as it should.

4️⃣ Minimal or no swelling
If socks aren’t leaving deep indentations, it can indicate fluid balance is well managed and there’s no significant oedema.

5️⃣ Intact skin
No cracks, fissures, or open areas. Healthy skin provides a protective barrier against infection.

6️⃣ Normal nail growth
Nails growing evenly, without thickening, discolouration, lifting (onycholysis) or subungual debris.

7️⃣ Timely healing
Minor cuts or skin breaks should heal within an expected timeframe. Delayed healing can indicate underlying issues.

8️⃣ Protective sensation intact
The ability to feel touch, pressure, and temperature is essential in preventing injury particularly important in at-risk patients.

9️⃣ Pain-free mobility
Walking should be comfortable and stable. Pain or altered gait is often a sign something requires assessment.

🔟 No calf pain on walking
Cramping pain in the calves that eases with rest (intermittent claudication) is not considered normal and should be investigated.

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No single sign gives the full picture but together they help build an overall assessment of foot health.

It’s also important to recognise that underlying medical conditions and medications can significantly influence the feet.

Conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, and autoimmune conditions can affect circulation, sensation and healing capacity.

Certain medications may also contribute to swelling, skin changes and delayed tissue repair.

🦶🏽 Podiatry is a form of preventative healthcare supporting comfort, mobility and reducing the risk of complications.

If something doesn’t feel right it’s always best to have it assessed.

Abs x 🤍