Ingrown toenails, verrucae and fungal infections
Support for common, uncomfortable issues that can affect school shoes, sports, swimming and day-to-day confidence.
Children's podiatry in Gourock
Gentle help for growing feet.
If your child has sore feet, nail trouble, verrucae, flat feet, walking changes or a sports-related foot concern, Anne Melville Podiatry gives you a calm assessment and clear advice on what needs treatment and what can simply be watched.
Parent-friendly explanations
No GP referral needed
Central Gourock clinic
Best for
Nail issues, verrucae, foot pain, flat feet and gait concerns.
Book online if you know your child needs podiatry. Call if you are unsure which route fits.
Nails and skin
Ingrown toenails, verrucae, warts and fungal infections.
Growing feet
Flat feet, foot pain, walking changes and footwear questions.
Active children
Sports-related foot and lower-limb concerns can be assessed.
Reassurance
Know what is normal, what needs care and what to do next.
What is children's podiatry?
The medical term is podopaediatrics. It focuses on foot and lower-limb concerns that affect children and young people, from everyday nail and skin issues through to gait, growth and activity-related problems.
Flat feet and gait anomalies
A calm clinical look at how your child stands, walks and moves, with advice on whether treatment or monitoring is appropriate.
Sports injuries and foot pain
Assessment for pain linked to activity, growth, footwear or training, with specialist MSK signposting when needed.
How the appointment works
Simple, gentle and built around the child in front of us.
Parents often book because they are not sure whether something is normal. The appointment gives the clinician time to listen, check the concern properly and explain the next step in plain English.
Listen
The clinician asks what you have noticed, how long it has been happening and whether it affects shoes, sport, school or confidence.
Assess
Your child's feet, nails, skin, footwear and movement can be checked depending on the reason for the appointment.
Explain
You leave knowing what is going on, what can be treated, what to watch and whether follow-up or specialist input is needed.
When should you book for a child?
Book if your child is in pain, avoids certain shoes or activities, complains about nails or skin, has a verruca that is not settling, or you have noticed a change in how they walk or run.
- Ingrown, painful, thickened or difficult toenails
- Verrucae, warts, fungal skin changes or recurring irritation
- Flat feet, uneven shoe wear or walking that looks different
- Foot, heel, ankle or lower-limb pain linked to sport or activity
Children's appointments
Start with an assessment so the clinic can advise properly.
Children's concerns can be simple, but they still deserve a proper look. If you are unsure whether to book podiatry, call the clinic and the team can help you choose the right appointment.
Questions parents often ask.
Do children need a GP referral?
No. You can book children's podiatry directly with Anne Melville Podiatry.
Should I book if my child has flat feet?
Flat feet can be normal in children, but if there is pain, tripping, fatigue, uneven shoe wear or you are worried, an assessment can help you understand what is happening.
Can you help with verrucae?
Yes. The clinician can assess verrucae or warts and explain treatment options, when to treat and when monitoring may be suitable.
Does a parent or guardian need to attend?
Yes. Patients under 18 should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Worried about your child's feet?
Book online or call the Gourock clinic if you are not sure which appointment to choose.