About Lynne Hawkes
BSc (Hons) - Podiatric Medicine
MChS - Member of the Royal College of Podiatry
Health and Care Professions Council Registered (No. 32964)
Lynne is a considerate and understanding professional who has a desire to provide a positive effect on health in the community with a keen awareness of the effect of foot pain on quality of life, She has previously worked for the NHS and maintains the highest standards of hygiene, record keeping and confidentiality. Her registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) permits Lynne to administer local anaesthetic and supply certain prescription only medicines.
Lynne obtained a First Class honours degree at the highly regarded Northampton University Podiatry School. She has extensive experience both in the private sector and working with diabetic patients and high risk feet within the NHS.
About Podiatry
Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who provide specialist medical care of the feet and lower limbs, allowing their patients to enjoy greater mobility, independence and an improved quality of life. The title podiatrist is internationally recognised having replaced that of chiropodist, which has only ever been used in the United Kingdom. They are fully qualified to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of feet, ankle and lower limb conditions.
Podiatrists:
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Should not be confused with Foot Health Practitioners. This is an unprotected title which can be used by anyone - regardless of the amount of training they have received.
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Have completed a recognised course of study involving at least 3 years’ rigorous training at one of only 13 UK Universities to offer the Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Podiatry.
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Are qualified to work within the NHS.
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Are registered with the Health & Care Professional Council (HCPC)
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Are members of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.
Cancellation Policy
In the event that you are unable to attend your appointment please give me as much notice as possible so that I can offer your appointment to someone else and avoid empty slots. Regrettably if less than 2 working days notice is provided and I am not able to refill your appointment the fee will still apply.
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how any personal information about you collected on this website or by Lynne Hawkes Podiatry will be used.
What information do we collect about you?
We collect information about you when you book or attend an appointment with us. This will include contact details including your address, phone number and email. It will also include personal medical information. Website usage information is collected using cookies.
How will we use the information about you?
Your contact details will be used to confirm, remind you about or discuss an appointment or your care. This may be via third parties (www.apptoto.com, www.wix.com, www.google.com/contacts, www.cliniko.com ) and information regarding their privacy policies can be found on their respective websites. Your personal and medical information will be used to provide you with appropriate medical treatment. It may also be used for audit purposes within the practice of Lynne Hawkes Podiatry. Your information will be kept securely at all times and will not be shared outside of the practice of Lynne Hawkes Podiatry without your specific consent. Records will be retained for a period in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance by professional bodies.
Access to your information and correction
YYou have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of some or all of your personal information, please email or write to us at the following address. We may make a small charge for this service. We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove information you think is inaccurate. You may also withdraw consent to use of your data, notwithstanding the retention requirements outline above.
Cookies
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Other websites
Our website contains links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to this website so when you link to other websites you should read their own privacy policies
How to contact us
Please contact us via the website if you have any questions about our privacy policy or information we hold about you.