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Selling Your chiropody practice? This is what good succession planning looks like.

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Planning, Strategy

Sometimes the adverts you see for practices for sale can seem rather abstract, so we thought it would help to showcase what the sale and purchase of a podiatry clinic in the UK looks like in reality.

 

Podiatry Succession in Action: Paul Simons Hands Over Ledbury Foot & Ankle Clinic to Mary Darvish

Podiatry Succession in Action: Paul Simons oversees as Mary Darvish takes over The Ledbury Foot & Ankle Clinic

 

After 26 years of dedicated service to Ledbury and the surrounding areas, Paul Simons, the podiatrist at The Ledbury Foot & Ankle Clinic on High Street, will be relocating to Warwickshire to be closer to his two daughters and six grandchildren.

Following a year of careful planning, Paul is pleased to announce that the clinic’s future is in excellent hands. Mrs. Mary Darvish, a highly skilled and compassionate podiatrist, is taking over to ensure continuity of care for both existing and new patients in a deal brokered by Podiatry Business Central.

Mary will maintain the same high standards of treatment. These will continue to be provided within the clinic’s purpose-built facilities which are designed for hygiene, comfort and safety. Conveniently located in the High Street, patients will continue to benefit from easy access and nearby amenities.  Mary will also be expanding the clinic’s services to offer a broader range of specialist treatments and more flexible appointment times.

Reflecting on his time in Ledbury, Paul said:

“I am deeply grateful for the trust and support of so many patients over the years. Leaving such a beautiful area and wonderful community is bittersweet, but I am delighted that Mary will continue providing the professional care that so many have come to rely on.  The team at Podiatry Business Central have been incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the whole process.  My skill set is looking after people’s feet – the team at PBC’s is looking after the sale of podiatry businesses and I couldn’t have done it without them!”

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                    Dominic Watson (left) of Podiatry Business Central at the ownership handover celebration with the incoming and outgoing owners

 

If you are looking to buy our sell a podiatry clinic then please get in touch with the team at Podiatry Business Central today to see how we can help.

 

Click here to find out more about Ledbury’s most established podiatry clinic and its new owner.

 

Dom Watson

Dom has spent more than 25 years in the healthcare sector, working with opticians and audiologists to help them get the most value from their businesses.

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