Assessment
A full history and a thorough examination of the skin, nails, circulation and, where relevant, your gait. You leave with a working diagnosis you understand and a plan agreed with you, not handed to you.
Urgent Care
Emergency Podiatry
Emergency and same-day podiatry in Canary Wharf, London for acute foot and toenail problems that cannot wait: a painful ingrown or infected toenail, a suspected fracture, a new wound, or a spreading infection, seen quickly by an HCPC-registered podiatrist.
The short answer
What this treatment is
Emergency podiatry treats sudden foot problems that cannot wait for a routine appointment: a painful infected or ingrown toenail, a suspected broken bone, a new wound, or a spreading skin infection. At our Canary Wharf and Wapping clinics we aim to see urgent cases the same week, and often the same day, with on-site X-ray and prescribing where needed.
What does a podiatrist do at your first appointment?
Your initial consultation covers a full history and a thorough examination of the skin, nails, circulation and, where relevant, the way you walk. We explain what we find in plain English and agree a working diagnosis with you.
Where it is safe to do so, treatment starts the same day, and you leave understanding the plan and the options in front of you.
Emergency podiatry can help with:
A suspected broken bone
On-site X-ray and MRI mean a suspected fracture can be imaged and diagnosed the same day, rather than after weeks of waiting for a scan elsewhere.
A painful or infected toenail
An acutely ingrown or infected toenail can be relieved on the day, with medication started promptly where a prescriber judges it appropriate.
A new wound or spreading infection
We clean and dress wounds, assess for infection, and refer urgently where a foot infection looks severe or limb-threatening.
Sudden, severe foot pain
Where the cause is not obvious, a focused assessment and same-day imaging get you a diagnosis quickly instead of guesswork.
Knowing when it is A&E
We triage realistically. If your problem needs A&E, orthopaedics or your GP, we tell you clearly and refer you on the same day.
Christine is the feet whisperer, she is marvellous! I should have gone to her before I actually did. If you have any issues with your feet, do not hesitate — book an appointment to see her. Highly recommended!
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Had been in pain for many weeks. As soon as I went to Canary Wharf Podiatry I was taken care of excellently and sorted out, by the kindest staff. This was my best ever medical experience. Thank you so much!
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Had a great experience with Hinson the podiatrist — extremely patient and thorough in explaining the different treatment options. I really appreciated how professional and reassuring he was throughout the appointment.
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Christine was very gentle and took the time to answer all of our questions. She explained everything clearly and educated us with so much patience. We will definitely be coming back.
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Emergency podiatry fees and insurance
You can self-refer and book online, with no GP referral needed. Many patients claim treatment back through private health insurance: cover varies by policy, and some insurers ask for a GP or consultant referral first, so please check your plan before booking.
- Self-referral: book directly online, no GP letter needed
- Detailed invoices and procedure information provided for insurance claims
- Claimable with insurers such as WPA, Aviva and Vitality, subject to your policy
- One transparent price list across both London clinics
Your journey
with us
Everything starts with an accurate diagnosis. We find what is really causing the problem, treat it, and help you keep it from coming back, so you can stand, walk and train on comfortable feet.
Treatment
The care your foot problem actually needs, from painless skin and nail work to nail surgery under local anaesthetic, using sterile technique. Where a procedure carries real risk, we talk you through it and take consent first.
Advanced care
Where it helps, we draw on on-site MRI and X-ray, custom orthotics made in our own lab, and treatments such as laser and shockwave, so the right tool is matched to the right problem rather than a one-size-fits-all fix.
Maintenance
We address the underlying cause, footwear, pressure or load, so the problem is less likely to return, and offer routine reviews and medical pedicures so your feet are looked after before there is a problem, not only once there is one.
"I wish I had known about you sooner." We hear it constantly. Feet are easy to ignore until they hurt, so we treat podiatry the way a dentist treats teeth: a regular check and a little maintenance keeps small problems from becoming big ones.
- Two London clinics: Canary Wharf, inside LycaHealth at 1 Westferry Circus, and City Dock in Wapping.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, with an HCPC-registered team and evidence-based care led by an Oxford-trained Clinical Director.
- Founded in 2021 and grown almost entirely by word of mouth across two London clinics.
What our podiatrists and chiropodists treat
- Nail surgery for painful, recurrent ingrown toenails
- Skin and nail conditions: verrucae, corns, callus and fungal nails
- Evidence-based fungal nail treatment, including laser
- Biomechanics and custom orthotics made in our own lab
- Musculoskeletal and heel pain, with shockwave therapy
- On-site MRI and X-ray for same-day diagnosis
- Medical pedicures and routine foot-care maintenance
- Prescribing podiatrists: medication started promptly when it is needed
2 Locations
Emergency podiatry across our two London clinics
- Canary Wharf 1 Westferry Circus, London E14 4HD View location →
- City Dock 142 Vaughan Way, London E1W 2AF View location →
Written and medically reviewed byChristine Yau, Lead Podiatrist & Clinical Director · HCPC-registered · MSc (Oxon) · National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE CKS); Royal College of Podiatry; Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
FAQ
FAQs
Can I get a same-day podiatry appointment?
Often yes. We keep urgent slots at both London clinics and aim to see acute problems the same week, frequently the same day. Message us on WhatsApp or call first, because sending a photo helps us judge how urgent your problem is and get you seen as quickly as possible.
What counts as a podiatry emergency?
Sudden severe foot pain, a suspected broken toe or foot, a painful infected or ingrown toenail, a new wound or ulcer, or a spreading skin infection. If you feel unwell with a fever, or a foot is cold, pale or numb, that needs urgent A&E care rather than a podiatrist.
Do you have X-ray on site?
Yes. We have access to on-site X-ray and MRI, so if we suspect a fracture or a deeper injury we can image and diagnose it quickly rather than sending you elsewhere to wait. This is unusual for a podiatry clinic and helps us get you the right treatment sooner.
Can you prescribe antibiotics for an infected toe?
Where it is clinically appropriate, yes. Members of our team have prescribing rights, so if an infection needs medication we can often start it promptly. We assess carefully first, because not every red or sore toe needs antibiotics, and we refer urgently if an infection looks severe.
I have diabetes and a sudden foot problem, what should I do?
Treat it as urgent. In diabetes, redness, swelling, a wound, an ulcer or any colour change in the foot can become serious quickly. Contact us for a same-day review, and if the foot is hot, spreading or black, or you feel unwell, seek emergency care the same day.
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