Pauline Gaston

Pauline Gaston at clinic at borde hill

Pauline Gaston

Foot Health Practitioner in Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Pauline Gaston is a Foot Health Practitioner in Haywards Heath, providing calm, professional foot health care for adults and older adults across West Sussex. She supports people who find it difficult to look after their own feet – whether due to age, mobility, long-term conditions such as diabetes, or simply struggling to reach and see their toes comfortably.

If you’re searching for a foot health practitioner in West Sussex or need regular foot health care in Haywards Heath, Pauline offers thorough, unhurried appointments in a peaceful countryside clinic setting at the Clinic at Borde Hill, serving Lindfield, Cuckfield, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Crawley, Horsham, and the wider Mid Sussex area.

Pauline’s Expertise & Services

Pauline focuses on routine and preventative foot health care, designed to keep you mobile and pain-free. Her expertise ensures that minor issues are managed before they become significant health risks.

Key services include:

  • Nail Care: Professional nail care of long, thickened, involuted, ingrown, and fungal nails.
  • Corn & Callus Removal: Careful, sensitive and precise removal of callus and corns to restore comfort.
  • Cracked Heel Care: Specialist treatment for dry, rough, or fissured skin on the heels.
  • Diabetic Foot Care: Routine monitoring, neurological and vascular checks, and specialised self-care advice for diabetic patients in West Sussex.
  • Ingrown Toenail Management: Conservative, non-surgical relief for painful or involuted nails.
  • Foot Health Assessments: Comprehensive reviews of footwear, pressure areas, and skin changes at Borde Hill.

Pauline’s Training, Qualifications & Certifications

Pauline combines specialist foot health training with nearly 30 years’ experience in education, giving her strong communication and problem-solving skills in the clinic. Inspired by her father, a respected podiatrist, nurse, and tutor, she now brings the same care and attention to foot health care in West Sussex.

Her qualifications include: DipFH, MCFHP, MAFHP, MA(Ed), BA(Hons), PGCE, CAES.

She is a registered, fully insured Foot Health Practitioner and maintains ongoing CPD, working in line with Clinic at Borde Hill’s standards for consent, confidentiality, and infection control.

Pauline’s Approach to Foot Care

Understanding that many people feel self-conscious about their feet, Pauline’s approach is centred on dignity and gentle care.

What to expect during your first appointment:

  1. Assessment: A structured review of your medical history, current medications, and any specific foot concerns.
  2. Clinical Treatment: Practical care delivered on the day, such as medical nail trimming or hard skin reduction.
  3. Advice & Future Planning: You will receive a bespoke self-care plan, footwear suggestions, and a recommended schedule for follow-up routine foot care (typically every 6–10 weeks).

Fees & Availability

ServiceDurationFees
Initial ConsultationComprehensive Assessment£56
Follow-up Appointment35 to 50 Minutes£46
Clinic AvailabilityWednesdays09:30 – 19:00

Our Patients Say

Patients at Clinic at Borde Hill frequently comment on the calm environment and high level of care across the team, including foot health services:

“Thank you Pauline for removing my stubborn corn and allowing me to resume long distance running again, pain free!”
Sarah, West Sussex

“Pauline treated my active child who has ADHD with such great care and compassion, leaving her pain free and willing to accept future care – a rarity”
David, Haywards Heath

Location & Booking

To book a foot health appointment with Pauline Gaston or ask whether her services are suitable for you (including diabetic foot care in West Sussex), please contact the clinic by phone or email, or use the online enquiry form on the Clinic at Borde Hill website.

Clinic at Borde Hill
Naldred Farm Offices, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath,
West Sussex, RH16 1XR

The clinic is conveniently located for patients from Haywards Heath, Lindfield, Cuckfield, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Crawley, Horsham and the wider Mid Sussex area who are searching for West Sussex foot care or a Foot Health Practitioner in Haywards Heath.

Accreditations & Content Assurance

  • Professional Body: Registered with the British Association of Foot Health Professionals.
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Regularly updated to reflect the latest clinical standards in foot health.
  • Content Review: This profile was verified and approved by Pauline Gaston, DipFH, MCFHP, MAFHP, MA(Ed), BA(Hons), PGCE, CAES.
  • Review Date: February 2026.

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