Introducing Home Instead’s new nail care service!
Quick and easy access to a trained nail care professional is something we know many of our clients struggle with, what better way to help that to do it ourselves!
Introducing Home Instead’s new nail care service!
We’re very excited to announce our new nail care service. Quick and easy access to a trained nail care professional is something we know many of our clients struggle with, so we thought, what better way to help that to do it ourselves!
Why is professional nail care so important?
Many of us don’t give a second thought to our toenails until a painful condition starts to affect our mobility. However, as well as the potential to cause pain and discomfort, issues like ingrown toenails and infections can become more serious as we age.
Studies have found that nail changes such as brittle nails, discolouration or numb toes can indicate underlying health conditions.
Having regular home nail care appointments with Home Instead means our experienced, friendly Care Professionals can help recognise any troublesome nail issues early, as well as help your feet feel refreshed from your fingers to your toes.
What does a nail care appointment involve?
We specialise in care at home to help you or your loved one avoid the stress of travelling to an appointment and preserving as much independence as possible. Nail Care is no exception, we can provide a trained Care Professional to help maintain nail health from home.
Our approach means fully personalised nail care including:
- For those who are not current clients of Home Instead, a pre-visit risk assessment for conditions like diabetes, haemophilia, poor circulation and more. (Diabetic nail care will require specialist foot care from their GP)
- A Care Professional with an accredited nail cutting and care qualification
- Regular checks for signs of ill health, and if necessary, recommendations for clinical intervention
- Full pedicure service including trimming, filing and cuticle maintenance. We can also moisturise and apply nail polish if desired)
- A full clean to refresh nails to ensure feet remain free from infections together with relaxing massage to promote wellbeing.
Why is nail care best delivered at home?
Obtaining chiropody appointments through the NHS can be challenging due to long wait times. Our service is a useful alternative to that. While not offering full chiropody, we focus on nail health as a preventative approach rather than as a treatment for conditions that have already developed. The benefit of carrying out this service from home include:
- Avoid stressful travel to and from appointments
- Working around daily routines, schedules and mobility issues
- Minimising risk of infection which is often heightened in clinical settings
- Appointment in a familiar and comfortable environment allowing you or your loved one to relax
Our new service is available both to clients of Home Instead, and to others who would benefit from our at-home nail care services who are not clients. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact 01482 231145.