About us

At South Devon Foot Clinic we are passionate about delivering high quality Podiatry care to support your individual needs. ‘You’ our patients, are our number one priority and we want to ensure that we keep you on your feet.

We can provide prompt and efficient Podiatry care on a fee paying basis.

Our clinic hours are as follows:

Monday 08:30 – 17:30

Tuesday 09:00 – 17:30

Wednesday 09:00 – 17:30

Thursday 09:00 – 17:30

Friday 09:00 – 17:30

Meet business owner & Podiatrist – Helen Jones M.C.Pod

Helen Jones graduated from the University of Plymouth with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Podiatry. She is a fully registered podiatrist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC Registration: CH35425) and a member of the Royal College of Podiatry (Registration: 35835).

With experience across both NHS and private practice settings, Helen provides expert podiatric care for patients of all ages. She is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred treatment, tailoring care plans to each individual’s needs, lifestyle, and long-term health goals.

Helen has a particular interest in supporting patients living with complex and long-term health conditions, including diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. Through regular assessment and ongoing foot care, she helps patients maintain mobility, independence, comfort, and overall foot health.

In addition to her broad podiatric expertise, Helen is trained in dermatological assessment, enabling her to identify and assess a wide range of skin and nail conditions accurately and ensure appropriate treatment pathways are implemented promptly.

Prior to qualifying as a podiatrist, Helen worked within the education sector, developing strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills that continue to shape her compassionate and supportive approach to patient care. She is passionate about empowering patients through education and evidence-based treatment, ensuring they play an active role in their healthcare decisions.

Helen’s commitment to innovation and community engagement was recognised nationally when she received a Leadership Award from Tomorrow’s Podiatrists for founding the Footwear for Re-Wear Project, an initiative that collected and redistributed quality footwear to refugees across the UK and Europe.

Today, Helen leads South Devon Foot Clinic with a clear focus on clinical excellence, patient experience, and delivering trusted podiatry care to the local community.

Meet Podiatrist – Anita Cassidy M.C.Pod

After qualifying, Anita worked within private practice and the NHS, progressing through senior podiatry roles before becoming a Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist and ultimately Foot Protection Lead for the NHS service, a position she held for the final 11 years of her NHS career until her retirement in June 2024.

Throughout her career, Anita has developed extensive expertise in the assessment and management of complex foot conditions, diabetic foot care, wound management, ulcer prevention, and multidisciplinary healthcare delivery. Her NHS experience included advanced wound care for patients with foot and leg ulcers, prescribing and reviewing medications, mentoring healthcare professionals and students, contributing to policy development, clinical audits, risk management, and presenting at professional conferences and seminars.

Alongside her NHS career, Anita has maintained a strong presence within private practice, providing a wide range of podiatry and chiropody services including:

Routine foot care and nail treatment
Corn and callus removal
Verruca treatment
Nail surgery
Neurovascular assessments
Diabetic foot assessments
Simple biomechanical assessments and insoles

Patients value Anita’s calm, friendly, and professional approach. She is passionate about helping people remain mobile, comfortable, and active, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care tailored to individual needs.

Anita currently works in private practice in Plymouth and Cornwall and is delighted to be part of the team at South Devon Foot Clinic, where she continues to provide expert podiatry care backed by decades of experience.

Helen is acutely aware of the significant impact that foot health can have on mobility, independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. Alongside her clinical work, she is committed to supporting vulnerable members of the local community and actively coordinates a team of volunteer podiatrists delivering regular, free podiatry services to people experiencing homelessness in Plymouth.

Passionate about advancing the profession, Helen also volunteers with the Royal College of Podiatry, supporting the South West region by organising continuing professional development opportunities and educational events for fellow podiatrists. Through this work, she helps promote excellence in clinical practice and supports the ongoing development of the profession.

Helen’s dedication to podiatry extends far beyond the clinic setting. Her commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centred care, community service, and professional leadership reflects her genuine passion for helping others. Patients can feel confident that they are receiving care from an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled practitioner who is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for their foot health.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY…

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Susie Abraham
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Exceptional service, great hands and a skilled professional, always professional, warm and welcoming with a great knowledge set to care for your feet. Good communicator and her supporting letter opened the doors for my follow through treatment. Highly recommended.
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Maura Moore
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Great treatment in a relaxed atmosphere. Helen is friendly, efficient and knowledgeable.
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PhilandSue Mansfield
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Helen was very friendly and clearly very knowledgeable. Her treatment was Exemplary and her surgery spotless
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Derek Andrews
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Very professional organisation, who put the patient at ease. The follow up on what arose on my last visit was covered .
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No problems here. Very professional and great integrity and pride in delivering satisfaction, totally client focused.
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Paul Fleming
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Very professional but friendly at the same time
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Denise Edmonds
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Helen is always welcoming and professional on each occasion I’ve attended her clinic. Excellent service.
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A very helpful appointment which has made such a difference to overall comfort. Also really easy to book online. Thank you Helen
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Lydia
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Going to the South Devon Foot Clinic is a regular pleasure for me. Helen is warm, friendly and an expert at what she does.
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Ros Thomas
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I found the service excellent. A previously diagnosed corn was indeed a verucca. Also three small corns identified under toe that I thought was an in growing nail. Don was great, gentle and reassuringly efficient. I have booked a follow up appointment and I am pain free. Thank you

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

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