We serve the public, by offering the highest standard of Chiropody service when most needed.

In addition to surgery based practices, most of our members also provide a Home Visiting Service, for those who prefer to be treated in the comfort of their own homes. They will also visit Nursing Homes and Day Centres, an essential service for those members of the public who are elderly or immobile.

Hint ! if you live near the county borders and you can't find a Chiropodist near to you, please try the adjacent county.

The East Anglian Branch of the British Chiropody Association was formed by Shirley Crickmere in 1985.

Upon returning from her studies and commencing her practice, Shirley realised that it would be beneficial to discuss with colleagues the care and treatment of patients. This would be very much in step with most health disciplines, where colleagues are at hand to discuss matters of mutual interest.

Since the SMAE did not have an East Anglia Branch, Shirley checked to see if this could be achieved. Shirley then spent many hours in the local library, where she gathered the names of all of the local Chiropodists in the region and wrote to them

The response was excellent and a meeting was called at the Masonic Hall, Newmarket, where the SMAE sent a representative, John Hopson, to guide the formation of the branch. The East Anglia Branch was thus born, a Committee formed, and members agreed to meet every other month, with the meetings held in different towns throughout the region.

The meetings saw some very interesting venues: a nursing home in Sudbury, a beautiful House at Kessingland with it's sun lounge overlooking a swimming pool, and many other comfortable village halls. However, eventually it was decided to meet in Newmarket permanently, as this was considered central to all East Anglia.

Committee meetings were held at Shirley's practice in Victoria Cottage. A constitution was written, job descriptions for Officers were established, and the criteria for disciplinary hearings were finalised. Plans were made for the next eighteen months schedule to include Study days, lectures, and demonstrations. As the professionalism in the workshops increased, the branch was able to invite other health professionals from varied disciplines for interesting discussions.

Members were encouraged to network and make links with other professionals in their near vicinity. The Branch continued to grow in stature and education, to the benefit of members and ultimately the patients. Meetings, study days and workshops are now held at the British Racing School in Newmarket, whose excellent facilities include a modern lecture theatre, computer room, restaurant and lounges. Situated in the lovely East Anglian countryside, these facilities are most conducive to study and for meeting colleagues.