Chiropody

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INTRODUCTION

Rural Age Concern Darent Valley (RACDV) provide an extensive and professional Private Chiropody/Podiatry Service to eligible people over retirement age, or in some cases over 55 years of age, who reside within the RACDV area of benefit Both the RACDV Private & some NHS clinics available are listed below. Client contribution for private treatment is shown below against each clinic with the service administered and subsidised by RACDV (client contributions). Appointments are required at all Clinics and may be arranged direct to the Chiropodist/Podiatrist, to the Age Concern Office, or via the applicable Day Centre. Clients should be aware that they may be entitled to free NHS treatment at a NHS clinic, but the location of the nearest NHS clinic eligible may be difficult for some to get to or a waiting list may exist. Housebound clients are entitled to free NHS treatment at home via their GP - but you will need to be assessed as genuinely housebound and again waiting times or availability may not be suitable for some. Please contact the Age Concern office for any further information or assistance you may require on private treatment or your GP or the NHS for NHS treatment or for locations and times of NHS Chiropody Clinics in the local area. Treatment at RACDV Clinics at RACDV & Practitioners discretion. Practitioner Mrs P Murrin is a fully registered, qualified and very proficient practitioner with in excess of twenty-five years practice.

COMMUNITY CLINICS

MRS PAULINE MURRIN (SRCh & HPC Reg. No. CHO5722) Appointment to Mrs P Murrin 07982  835251

Horton Kirby, Village Hall, Horton Rd. Alternate Wednesdays
1.15pm-4.15pm
Client Contribution £15.00
Appointments: Mrs P Murrin
Crockenhill, Village Hall, Stones Cross
Every other Friday
9.15am-12.15pm
Client Contribution £14.00
Appointments:- Mrs P Murrin.
(Crockenhill Parish Council subsidises local residents)
Hartley, Communal Lounge, Wellfield Sheltered Housing. 1st Tuesday every 2 months
2.00pm-4.30pm
Client Contribution £15.00
Appointments:- Mrs P Murrin

PRIVATE CLINICS

South Darenth, Mill Court, Millstone Close. One Wednesday in every month Morning Appts
Contact Philip Collins
West Kingsdown, Communal Lounge, Church Rd Monthly as required Appts only
Contact Mandy Lighten
Wilmington, Joydens Wood Community Hall (Silver Birch Club members only) On a Wednesday Appts Only
St. Andrews Court, London Rd, Swanley Appts Only Contact Philip Collins

DAY CENTRE CLINICS

MRS PAULINE MURRIN (SRCh & HPC Reg. No. CHO5722) Appointment to Mrs P Murrin 07982  835251

Swanley, Meeting Point Day Centre, 37 High St Alternate Fridays by appointment
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Contribution £15.00 for Centre Clients and £18.00 for others
Appointments:- Mrs P Murrin.
Fawkham - Age Concern, Cottage Day Centre, Scratchers Lane, Fawkham First Thursday every two months.
9.00am - 12.00 noon
Contribution £15.00 for Centre Clients and £18.00 for others
Appointments:- Caroline Young, Age Concern Cottage Centre Supervisor or Mrs P. Murrin

NHS Clinics

Clients may be able to obtain treatment from their General Practitioner (Doctor) or the GP will refer them for treatment by NHS for Chiropody/Podiatry. Locations of NHS clinics, some of which are listed below, and waiting times may not be to your satisfaction.

NHS Wrotham Road Clinic   01474 564158
NHS Footcare Call Centre For advice 01322 622202 / 01322 622203 / 01322 622206 
NHS Clinic - West Hill Health Centre Dartford    
NHS Clinic - GPs Surgeries Swanley    

Home Visits

Subject to arrangement, availability and mileage, a home visiting Chiropody Service may be available from Mrs P Murrin – contact practitioner direct for enquiries – client contribution min. £25.00 depending on mileage/time.


See Information Sheet 7 - Chiropody Services

 

 

 

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