Posts by Health First Southam
The Cost of Verrucas
(This popular article was originally published in January 2021 so the financial figures have been updated in March 2024) Foot warts (verrucae) are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) of which there are more than 100 different types. However there are generally only 4 main types that affect the feet and each one differs…
Read MoreThe Cost Of Corns
(This popular article was originally published in October 2020 so the financial figures have been updated in March 2024) If you have ever suffered with corns on your feet, you will know how painful they can become if left untreated. There are numerous types of corns, but all of them can affect quality of life…
Read MoreThe Cost of Ingrowing Toenails
(This popular article was originally published in October 2020 so the financial figures have been updated in March 2024) Following on from last month’s article introducing the various costs associated with health problems, I thought I would start with something apparently relatively simple – ingrowing toenails. However, they can be far from simple. In my…
Read MoreThe Cost Of Immobility
The past few months have focussed all of us on the costs of things. COVID-19 has robbed us of so much, and we will never fully understand the costs to us as individuals and to society as a whole. We have all experienced the physical, emotional, & financial costs which unfortunately we will be feeling…
Read MoreHealth First and Covid 19 coronavirus
**UPDATE 29/9/21** All our staff were double-jabbed several weeks ago and our lead Podiatrist Jonathan Small will shortly be having his booster jab as a frontline healthcare worker. We are continuing with our Covid safety measures in clinic for those who attend an appointment. We look forward to seeing patients old & new to help…
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