Podiatry
Ingrown toenails in Stalybridge
If a painful or ingrowing toenail is bothering you, you can book a podiatry visit at Davenport House Clinic.
What this visit is for
Tim Keen, our podiatrist, can look at a painful or ingrowing nail, carefully trim and clear the nail edge, and advise on nail cutting and footwear.
- A painful or ingrowing nail
- Careful trimming and clearing of the nail edge
- Advice on nail cutting and footwear
This is part of routine podiatry, alongside toenail cutting, hard skin, corns and cracked heels.
What to expect
- Talk about what has been happening.
- Assess the concern, including movement or footwear where it matters.
- Plan the next steps with you.
Your clinician will explain what they find. Individual outcomes vary, and no treatment can be guaranteed.
No GP referral needed
You can book directly. You do not need a GP referral.
Practical notes for a first appointment are on your first visit.

Before you book
If you have a sudden severe problem, signs of serious infection or feel acutely unwell, use the appropriate NHS urgent or emergency service rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Come and see us
We’re in a Victorian building on Cheetham Hill Road, Stalybridge. People come from here in town, and from Ashton-under-Lyne, Dukinfield, Hyde and Mossley.
Free on-site parking. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet and parking.
The clinic is open Monday 9am–7pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am–5pm, and Friday 9am–1pm. Call 0161 304 0117 during those hours, or book a time online.
Questions people ask
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly. You do not need a GP referral.
Is this part of routine podiatry?
Yes. Tim can look at a painful or ingrowing nail, carefully trim and clear the nail edge, and advise on nail cutting and footwear. That is part of routine podiatry, alongside toenail cutting, hard skin, corns and cracked heels. If you are not sure, call 0161 304 0117. We will help you choose a starting point, without diagnosing you by telephone.
How do I book?
Choose Book online and pick a time, or call 0161 304 0117 during clinic hours.
