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Monday 9am - 1pm Tuesday 2pm - 6pm Wednesday 9am - 1pm 5pm - 9pm Thursday 9am - 1pm Friday 2pm - 6pm

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About Feet

Charmaine Barnes, BSc. Pod. Med., M. Ch. S., S. R. Ch, is an HPC Registered Podiatrist/Chiropodist with over 30 years experience.

Her speciality is taking a proactive approach to foot health. It is possible to book appointments in surgery or by contacting us on Facebook or by telephoning 02893360049. About Feet offers the possibility to book both evening appointments and home visits (upon request), as well as appointments to visit nursing homes. When treating clients at home or in a nursing home, our aim is to improve comfor

t and independence without compromise. About Feet has a compact but adequate set-up to ensure clients are treated with the same quality of care they would get in a private consultation room. To prevent cross-infection and safe transportation between locations, all instruments are individually packed and sterilised in separate, single-use bags so that only sterilised instruments are used for each client. About Feet treats a range of foot and lower limb conditions, with their priority being to change the way people think about their feet. They aim to minimise ongoing problems and provide customers with optimal foot health, which they believe leads to improved overall health and well-being. About Feet also offers nail surgery; nail reconstruction; biomechanical assessment; orthoses; and podiatric acupuncture in addition to standard routine foot care. The clinic is located on the ground floor, with off-street parking being available. It is beside Carrickfergus train and bus station and is a short walk from the centre of Carrickfergus and its associated amenities.

04/09/2026

🏰 Carrickfergus has changed quite a bit since 1992...

But one thing that hasn't changed is our commitment to looking after the feet of our local community. 👣

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟑𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬.

In that time, we've had the privilege of treating thousands of local people.

We've seen patients return year after year. We've looked after different generations of the same families. We've had people move away and come back to see us when they're home.

And perhaps the nicest compliment of all...

We regularly welcome new patients because someone they trust told them to come and see Charmaine. 💛

That's something we'll never take for granted.

About Feet isn't a large chain or a faceless clinic.

We're a local podiatry practice that's been here for more than three decades, and Charmaine still believes in exactly the same things:

👣 Taking time to listen
👣 Treating people with kindness
👣 Never making someone feel embarrassed about their feet
👣 Giving straightforward, professional advice
👣 And treating every patient as an individual

So to everyone who has walked through our door over the years...

Thank you for trusting us with your feet.

Here's to many more years looking after Carrickfergus and the surrounding communities. 💛

📞 028 93 360049
🌐 https://aboutfeetcarrickfergus.com/contact
📍 About Feet Podiatry
19 Victoria Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 8AQ

01/09/2026

👣 Why does that corn or hard skin keep coming back?

It's a question we're asked regularly.

You remove the hard skin. Your foot feels better.

Then a few weeks later... It's back. 😩

There's a reason.

Hard skin and corns usually develop where your foot is experiencing repeated pressure or friction.

That could be influenced by your footwear, the shape of your foot or toes, or the way pressure is being distributed when you walk.

So while removing the uncomfortable hard skin can provide relief, it's also worth asking:

👉 Why is it developing there in the first place?

That's one of the benefits of seeing a podiatrist.

We're not just interested in what's hurting today. We can also look at what may be contributing to the problem and advise you on ways to manage it.

If you have a corn or patch of hard skin that keeps returning, perhaps it's time to find out why. 💛

📞 028 93 360049
🌐 https://aboutfeetcarrickfergus.com/contact
📍 About Feet Podiatry
19 Victoria Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 8AQ

28/08/2026

⏱️ Have you got five minutes? Your feet could use them. 👣

We check the car.
We check our teeth.
We check our eyes.

But when was the last time you actually checked your feet?

Here's your five-minute foot MOT:

1️⃣ Look at your toenails
Any change in colour, thickness or shape? Is a nail beginning to press into the surrounding skin?

2️⃣ Check between your toes
Look for changes to the skin, including persistent peeling, soreness or cracking.

3️⃣ Look at your heels
Dryness is common, but deep or painful cracks shouldn't simply be ignored.

4️⃣ Check the soles
Look for hard skin, corns, verrucas, blisters or areas that are becoming tender.

5️⃣ Think about how they FEEL
Pain, burning, tingling, numbness or a persistent change in sensation deserves attention rather than guesswork.

💡 Most importantly: know what's normal for YOUR feet.

That makes it much easier to recognise when something changes.

And if you find something you're concerned about, you don't need to diagnose it yourself.

That's where we come in. 💛

📞 028 93 360049
🌐 https://aboutfeetcarrickfergus.com/contact

📍 About Feet Podiatry
19 Victoria Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 8AQ

25/08/2026

👟 Take your shoes off and have a look at them…

They might tell you something about your feet.

Look inside and underneath the shoes you wear most often.

🔎 Is one sole wearing down much faster than the other?
🔎 Is there a worn patch inside where a toe has been rubbing?
🔎 Are your toes pushing against the front or sides?
🔎 Do you regularly get redness, corns or hard skin in the same places?
🔎 Does one particular pair always leave your feet aching?

Your footwear can provide useful clues about where your feet are experiencing repeated pressure or friction.

And that matters.

Corns and areas of hard skin, for example, often develop in response to repeated pressure. Simply dealing with the hard skin without considering what's causing that pressure may mean it keeps returning.

👣 TRY THIS TODAY:

Take the shoes you wear most often and give them a proper inspection.

Then check your feet for areas of redness, rubbing or hard skin that correspond with those areas.

If you're repeatedly experiencing discomfort in the same place, don't just accept it as something your feet do.

Let us take a look.

📞 028 93 360049
🌐 https://aboutfeetcarrickfergus.com/contact

📍 About Feet Podiatry
19 Victoria Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 8AQ

21/08/2026

👣 We’re back on Monday! 💛

After a well-deserved summer break, Charmaine will be back at About Feet from Monday 24th August, refreshed and ready to get back to looking after the feet of Carrickfergus!

If you’ve been waiting to get something looked at while we’ve been away, now’s the time to get in touch.

We can help with:
👣 Ingrown or painful toenails
👣 Corns and hard skin
👣 Thickened or fungal nails
👣 Verrucas
👣 Cracked heels
👣 Routine nail and foot care
👣 Diabetic foot care
👣 General foot pain and discomfort
🏠 Home visits for those who find it difficult to come to us

And if you’ve contacted the surgery while Charmaine has been away, thank you for your patience while responses have taken a little longer than usual. 💛

We’re looking forward to seeing plenty of familiar faces and hopefully a few new ones too!

See you Monday! 👋👣
📞 028 93 360049
🌐 https://aboutfeetcarrickfergus.com/contact

18/08/2026

👣 From painful corns to more comfortable feet

This client came in recently needing treatment for painful corns, but their appointment was also an opportunity to give their feet some much-needed routine care.

The treatment included:
✨ Treatment of the troublesome corns
✨ Removal of areas of hard skin and callus
✨ Routine nail care

It’s easy to put up with uncomfortable feet and assume it’s something you simply have to live with.

But sometimes a little professional attention can make a big difference.

If painful corns, hard skin, troublesome nails or general foot discomfort are bothering you, why not get them looked at?

Get in touch to arrange an appointment. 👣 We re-open August 24th.

13/08/2026

🏰 How far could your feet comfortably 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲?

Around Carrickfergus Castle? To the Fisherman's Quay?

Or would sore feet make you think twice?

We don't always notice a foot problem developing. Instead, we quietly adapt.

We walk a little less. Choose the closer parking space.

Wear the same comfortable shoes. Avoid that longer walk.

If foot discomfort has gradually started changing what you do, that's worth paying attention to.

Enjoy Carrickfergus this August - and look after the two things carrying you around it. 👣💛

Charmaine will be back in clinic from Monday 24th August.

📞 028 93 360049
🌐 https://aboutfeetcarrickfergus.com/contact

10/08/2026

☀️ While Charmaine is putting her feet up, here's your reminder to check yours! 👣

Summer can be tough on our feet.

Sandals, longer walks, warmer weather and holidays can all mean more rubbing, pressure and exposed skin.

Tonight, take just 60 seconds to check:

👣 Any new blisters or rubbing?
👣 Heels becoming dry or cracked?
👣 Redness around your toenails?
👣 Hard skin becoming uncomfortable?
👣 Any changes to the colour or appearance of a nail?

Most of the time there's nothing to worry about, but noticing changes early means you can deal with them before they start interfering with everyday life.

And if you spot something you're unsure about, make a note of it and let us take a look when we're back.

Charmaine returns to About Feet on Monday 24th August.

📞 028 93 360049
🌐 https://aboutfeetcarrickfergus.com/contact

07/08/2026

🚶 Please don't wait until it becomes unbearable.

You don't have to be in severe pain before it's worth seeing a podiatrist.

In fact, many foot problems are much easier to manage when they're treated early.

Whether it's:

• a nail that's started to change
• a sore heel
• hard skin that's becoming uncomfortable
• a corn that keeps returning
• a verruca that's refusing to go away

Getting it looked at sooner can often make treatment simpler and help prevent it becoming more troublesome.

If something has been bothering you for a while, now could be the right time to have it checked.

📞 028 93 360049
🌐 https://aboutfeetcarrickfergus.com/contact
📍 19 Victoria Street
Carrickfergus

04/08/2026

💛 Sometimes the appointment isn't booked by the patient...

It's booked by a daughter.

A son.

A husband.

A wife.

A friend.

Every week we're contacted by people who simply want to help someone they love.

Perhaps Mum can't reach her feet anymore.

Dad's toenails have become too thick to manage.

A child has a sore verruca.

A partner has been putting up with painful heels for months.

Looking after someone else often starts with a simple conversation.

If you're worried about a loved one's feet, we'd be delighted to help.

We offer appointments in our Carrickfergus clinic as well as home visits for those who need them.

📞 028 93 360049
🌐 https://aboutfeetcarrickfergus.com/contact

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Carrickfergus
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	5pm - 9pm
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