ANYONE who has suffered problems with their feet will tell you there are few things worse for your state of mind. After all, our entire body weight rests on our feet. So foot care, especially in advancing years can be of vital importance for a sense of wellbeing. We’ve found five podiatrists or chiropodists who might be worth a visit.

Tennant Podiatry Ltd,

98 Union Street, Oldham

TENNANT Podiatry Ltd is a family run business that has been established for more than 33 years.

It says it prides itself on taking great care of patients who “will always be greeted by friendly reception staff and professional care”.

The practice has been accredited by the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Pennine Chiropody

67A Carr House Road, Springhead

THIS practice offers the following services: Nail trimming, corns and calluses, ingrown and thickened toenails, verrucae treatment, fallen arches, plantarfasciitis, and other “biomechanical issues”.

Phil the Foot Ltd

24 Retiro Street, Oldham

PHIL the Foot Ltd, is a reputable podiatry and chiropody practitioner.

Its website says: “We are practice-based foot-care and foot health specialists but can do home visits. With many years industry experience, we have managed to build up a large local client base, which is testament to the exceptional level of customer service we deliver time and time again.

“We are able to help clients with a wide range of concerns including corns, calluses, bunions and heel pain, ensuring that any problems is rectified as soon as possible.”

M J Bentley Podiatry

666 Hollins Rd, Oldham

ESTABLISHED since 1984, M J Bentley Podiatrist provides a full range of professional friendly foot care, general podiatry and chiropody. HCPC Registered and Member of the College of Podiatry.'

Oldham Podiatry and Chiropody Clinic

41B Market Street, Shaw

THIS practice boasts a status as a leading provider of chiropody and podiatry services, offering specialist diagnosis, advice and treatment on a wide range of foot conditions.

Its website says: “Our Podiatrists look after the daily health and wellbeing of your feet.

We provide a simple toenail cutting service “just nails” and a full diabetic foot care programme.”

Treatments include corns and callouses, verrucas, athletes foot and fungal nail treatment.