Matthew graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a B.Sc. Honours degree in Podiatry. He is registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and a member of the Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists.

As well as being the chiropodist at the Colne Valley Clinic, Matthew also spends a portion of his week visiting and working in nursing homes and completing home visits.

Matthew has been brought up in Marsden and enjoys working as part of the multi-disciplinary team at the Colne Valley Clinic. He also offers a mobile service within the Huddersfield area for those patients who may find it difficult to attend the clinic.

Chiropodists (often referred to as podiatrists) are responsible for the specialist care of the lower limb. There is no difference between the two terms chiropody and podiatry and in turn assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities of the lower limb and foot. The chiropodist is responsible for patients of all ages from birth to the elderly and is expected to manage patients of high risk suffering from conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and vascular disease.

To be state registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as a chiropodist, you must undertake a 3 year degree course at a recognised school, which includes the development of a wide range of clinical and communication skills. From this compulsory course of study it ensures that the practitioner is competent in all aspects of chiropody. This ranges from general foot care such as routine nail care, treatment of corns and callous, verruca and ingrowing toenails to more specialised areas such nail surgery, sports injury, biomechanics and gait assessment, and orthotics.

Chiropodists are primary care practitioners and work as part of a health care team liaising closely with several other disciplines to aid in the management of the patient.

A general foot care consultation, which includes a full history, small joint assessment and treatment, takes approximately 30 minutes and from this a specific management plan will be devised dependant on individual requirement.