Brandon Podiatry

19/06/2026

🦶 Custom Toe Props – Small Device, Big Difference

Did you know that many painful corns and pressure lesions are caused by abnormal pressure between or underneath the toes?

One of the ways we help manage this is by creating custom-made toe props using medical-grade Ottoform silicone. Each toe prop is individually moulded to the patient's foot, helping to:

✔️ Reduce pressure and friction
✔️ Improve comfort when walking
✔️ Help prevent painful corns from returning as quickly
✔️ Support toe alignment where appropriate

These simple devices can make a significant difference to day-to-day comfort and mobility, especially for patients who have been struggling with recurring toe pain for years.

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at one being made in clinic today! 👣

📞 Book an appointment to discuss treatment options for painful corns, calluses, and toe problems.

18/06/2026

⚽ England 4 - 2 Croatia! ⚽

If your feet are causing you more problems than Croatia’s defence did last night, we’re here to help!

England scored 4 last night… but let’s spare a thought for the feet that made it happen! 👣

90 minutes of sprinting, turning, tackling and shooting puts huge stress on the feet and lower limbs. Whether you’re playing in the World Cup or turning out for your local team on a Sunday morning, healthy feet are key to staying in the game.

📞 Get in touch to book an appointment.

👣 Brandon Podiatry
Taking the pressure off.

15/06/2026

🏆 What a fantastic evening in London at the Royal College of Podiatry Awards!

While we didn’t bring home the award this time, being shortlisted was an incredible achievement and we’re proud to have represented Brandon Podiatry on a national stage.

The evening was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the profession and connect with colleagues who are doing amazing work across podiatry.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!

Thank you to everyone who has supported Brandon Podiatry on our journey so far. We’re excited to keep growing, helping our patients, and flying the flag for podiatry here in County Durham.

📍 Back in clinic and ready to help keep you on your feet!

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12/06/2026

🏆 Clinic Closed Today 🏆

Brandon Podiatry is closed today as we are attending the Royal College of Podiatry Awards Night.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of podiatrists from across the profession, recognise excellence in patient care, and connect with colleagues who are passionate about improving foot health.

We’ll be back to our normal opening hours next week and will respond to any messages or enquiries as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

👣 Brandon Podiatry
Foot care for a healthier community

11/06/2026

New College Durham (NCD) has invested £250,000 in upgrading its Bishop Auckland Podiatry Clinic, modernising treatment rooms, and improving patient facilities in a move aimed at reinforcing its commitment to podiatry education, patient care, and workforce development.

“The Bishop Auckland clinic has been serving the community and supporting student learning for many years, and this transformation ensures it will continue to play a vital role in developing highly skilled podiatrists for decades to come.”

It has a proud national reputation

11/06/2026

You know those moments where you look out of the window, look away, then immediately look back because your brain refuses to process what it just saw?

That was us this morning.

Because there’s a wallaby in the field outside the clinic.

A wallaby.

Outside Brandon Podiatry.

On a Thursday.

As you were.
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08/06/2026

We recently had the pleasure of visiting the Podiatry training clinic at New College Durham as they celebrate an incredible 50 years of podiatry education. 👣🎓

It was fantastic to see the investment being made into modern facilities, clinical training environments, and the future of our profession.

From hands-on learning and real patient experience to dedicated teaching staff and excellent clinical facilities, it’s clear that the next generation of podiatrists are being given every opportunity to succeed.

If you’re considering a career in healthcare and want a profession where you can make a real difference to people’s mobility, independence, and quality of life, podiatry is well worth exploring.

Here’s to the next 50 years of developing skilled, compassionate podiatrists. 👏

04/06/2026

👣 More Than Foot Care at Brandon Podiatry

Did you know there are many local services available to help people stay active, independent and connected?

Many of our patients ask about support available for themselves, family members or carers, so we've put together a list of useful organisations that may be able to help.

💙 Dementia Support

🧠 Alzheimer's Society
📞 0333 150 3456

🧠 Dementia UK (Admiral Nurses)
📞 0800 888 6678

💙 Stroke Support

🩺 Stroke Association
📞 0303 3033 100

💙 Falls Prevention & Independent Living

🏡 Durham County Council Adult Social Care
📞 0300 026 7979

🔔 Care Connect Durham (Personal Alarms & Telecare)
📞 03000 262 195

💙 Support for Carers

🤝 Durham County Carers Support
📞 0300 005 1213

💙 Exercise & Social Activities

🚶 Age UK County Durham
Exercise classes, social groups, wellbeing activities and support services.

📞 0191 386 3856

💙 Diabetes Support

🩸 Diabetes UK
📞 0345 123 2399

💙 Mental Wellbeing & Loneliness

🌻 The Silver Line
📞 0800 4 70 80 90

🌻 Mind
📞 0300 123 3393

At Brandon Podiatry, we're passionate about helping people stay mobile, independent and healthy. Sometimes the right support extends beyond foot care, and these fantastic organisations can make a real difference.

📍 Brandon Podiatry
📞 Contact us if you'd like a printed copy of our Local Support Services Guide.

01/06/2026

Ingrown Toenail? We Don’t Always Remove the Whole Nail 👣

Tired of recurring ingrown toenails?

If you're constantly battling pain, redness, swelling, or infection around your toenail, it may be time to consider a permanent solution.

At Brandon Podiatry, we offer nail surgery under local anaesthetic, allowing us to permanently remove the problematic section of nail causing the issue.

✅ Quick procedure
✅ Minimal discomfort during treatment
✅ No hospital referral required
✅ Performed in our clinic
✅ High success rate

Many patients tell us they wish they'd had it done sooner!

27/05/2026

👣 Don’t forget to book your next appointment before you leave! 👣

At Brandon Podiatry, we know life gets busy — and foot problems don’t wait around!

Booking your next appointment before leaving the clinic helps you to:

✅ Stay on top of routine foot care
✅ Prevent painful build-up of hard skin & nails
✅ Keep fungal nails and verrucae under control
✅ Avoid longer waits for appointments
✅ Keep your feet comfortable, healthy & pain-free

Many patients benefit from regular appointments every 6–8 weeks to keep their feet feeling their best 👌

Before you head out, simply ask at reception and we’ll get your next visit sorted 📅👣