Step to Better Health
Podiatry, Chiropody & More for the Community
Welcome to Health Pod, a clinic bringing a range of services under one roof. Health Pod works with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals so we always have the right person to help you achieve your health goals.
Primarily focused on podiatry, Health Pod also provides a clinic for specialists in physiotherapy, nutrition, occupational health, holistic therapies and much more.
Our bright and airy clinic provides the ideal environment for you to focus on proactively promoting your health for the future and ensuring you feel able to lead the life you want. Whether you need immediate occupation screening, podiatric care, physiotherapy, pain relief, holistic therapy, preventative treatment or just to improve your overall sense of emotional and physical wellbeing, we are here to help.
We are here to help
Take a Look Inside
Health Pod, as an essential service, is OPEN to care for our community. In line with the Welsh Government Covid Safe Guidelines we will continue to deliver our healthcare services with the strictest safety & hygiene protocols.
Venturing out since COVID can be a worry so before you visit Health Pod Wales take a look around the clinic using our 360 degree tour below.
Your Health is Important to Us
Please ensure you call our client experience team to cancel your appointment if you have any of the following COVID-19 symptoms:
fever
coughing
sore throat
shortness of breath
If you feel ill and think you might have COVID-19, check your symptoms using the NHS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptoms Checker
Health Pod delivers a range of health and wellness services that keep people moving. Offering assessments, screening, diagnosis and treatment with advice covering occupation and individual health.
Our Services Include
GENERAL PODIATRY CLINICS
In the initial appointment the blood flow and sensation of your feet are checked (neurovascular), with a dermatological and joint function assessment finished with skin and nail treatment.
VERRUCAE
Verrucae are caused by the Human Papilloma virus and can appear on the foot at any age and depending on where they are can cause pain.
This virus replicates in skin cells and makes them change shape and texture. Sometimes they can be confused with plantar corns and at Health Pod we diagnose the verrucae first.
Unfortunately many traditional over the counter treatments fail. At Health Pod we offer an intensive treatment plan to alert the immune system that the virus is present to enable it to resolve. This plan involves weekly treatments for 4 weeks.
DIABETIC FOOT CLINICS
Annual diabetic foot checks are a vital part of managing diabetes. This involves blood flow and sensation check (neurovascular) as well as assessment of skin and foot shape. Your diabetic foot risk will be ascertained and relevant advice provided for ongoing foot care. A report of the findings is also provided to your GP with your foot health risk status.
MOVEMENT CLINICS
Initial assessment includes checking blood flow, sensation, joint function, foot morphology. In addition assessment of gait informs the advice and 6 week treatment plan.
CHILDREN'S CLINICS
Within a child-friendly relaxed clinic, the inital appointment includes assessment of blood flow, sensation, joint function and quality. In addition walking assesment to observe your childs gait which informs the 6 week treatment programme. These assessments are intermingled with games keeping the appointment interactive and fun. A written report to your GP will be provided as and when required.
NAIL SURGERY
When an ingrown toenail has gone past all conservative management and continues to be a problem nail surgery is the next step.
Nail surgery is a treatment where a section of nail or the whole nail are permanently removed. It involves the use of local anaesthetic (to make it pain free) and phenol (which kills the nails cells stopping them growing back). During the assessment, medical and medication checks are conducted to ensure permanent nail surgery is appropriate for you.
DIETETIC CLINICS
Work Life Nutrition utilise Health Pod as a space for virtual and face to face appointments.
Offering both individual plans where your individual goals of dietetic input will be discussed and appropriate tailored dietetic advice will be given to meet your needs.
Also workplace health and well being appointments. A well-balanced diet can improve overall health, reduce sickness absence and increase productivity within the workplace.
Physiotherapy
How It Works
The option for other health appointments is direct through that provider.
What to expect
COVID SAFETY
Mask
Knock for entry
Use Alcohol gel
Complete Welcome to Health Pod form
Assessment
A report to your GP of your assessments will be provided if and when required with your consent.