Get Happy Feet with Wellbeing Regeneration's Footcare Service

Why people wish to access our foot care service 

 

Our clinics are friendly and cheerful and people enjoy the ‘social’ experience as much as having their nails cut.  We also provide information and help on older people’s and carers’ issues, offer support and guidance to the over 50s on eligibility to claim welfare benefits and provide a signposting facility to other services and activities which may be available to those accessing our services.

Home visits are not available but foot care clinics are regularly held on different days in various areas of Carmarthenshire.  In addition to the superb facilities in our Foot Care and Therapy Centre at our headquarters in Upper Park Street, Llanelli, our services are available in the following locations:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although referrals are received from health and social care professionals, anyone can ring for a foot care appointment and the service is available to those who need or would like help cutting their nails regardless of age or ability; however, the following restrictions apply: 

 

Nail Cutting treatments cost just £6.50.  However at the first appointment, clients are required to purchase our specially chosen foot care equipment (clippers and a file) and for this there is a one-off fee of £15.  This is a health and safety requirement for staff and clients and also avoids cross-infection.  Most people choose for us to clean, individually label and store them at our clinics as:
 
(a)  it's important their equipment is not used on anyone or anything else or for any other purposes other than nail cutting, and

(b)  if clients forget to bring their equipment to their appointment, we charge them for a new set of equipment. 


A foot and leg massage costs £7.50 and reflexology costs £30 with 'taster' reflexology sessions at £20.

Tips for Good Foot Health

• Try to keep your feet as warm as possible - but don't overheast them in front of the fire! Exercise is a good way of keeping your feet warm and improving circulation.
• Avoid wearing shoes or socks which are too tight as they can restrict your circulation, cramp your toes or cause ingrowing toenails.
• Wash your feet every day in warm, soapy water but do not soak your feet for long periods as this could destroy the natural oils, leading to very dry skin. Dry feet thoroughly, especially between the toes.
• Moisturise the feet daily with cream or almond oil, preferably last thing at night when in bed (to avoid 'slippery' feet which may cause you to fall) 
• Remove the hard skin gently with a pumice stone, but not if it is over a bony area or joint or if the hard skin is painful. In this case consult a chiropodist or podiatrist.
• Always wear good fitting footware - the older you get the more you need a shoe which holds your foot firmly in place to give adequate support. Lace-up or velcro fastening shoes give more support and comfort than slip-on.
• Buy new shoes later in the day when feet tend to be at their largest and wear new shoes in slowly. Remember new shoes should not hurt your feet!
• Ensure your toe nails are trimmed regularly using proper nail clippers. Cut straight across following the contours of the nail, not too short (leave about 1mm above the surface of the skin) and not down at the corners as this can lead to in-growing toe nails.

 

Wellbeing Regeneration also offers a variety of other treatments and therapies, these include:
 

The above list of available therapies is growing all the time, so please contact us for up to date details.  Most therapy services are available for £30 per hour, although some treatments can be carried out as 'tasters' (where we charge £7.50) or on a half -our basis (for which we charge £20).  Please contact our main office on 01554 744896 for full charge details and an explanation on the different treatments and how various therapies can help improve certain conditions.