In every podiatry or foot health clinic, a cabinet or trolley is essential for storing instruments and equipment, while a reliable lamp is key for magnifying and illuminating the treatment area.

But how do you choose the right setup, especially when you're just starting out, or looking to upgrade and modernise your clinic?

This guide will walk you through the pros and cons of the different cabinets, trolleys, and lights available through Canonbury Healthcare, helping you make the best decision for your practice setup.

Podiatry cabinets and units typically feature a flat top surface, designed to accommodate both clean and dirty working fields, with storage drawers underneath for essential items such as dressings, scalpel blades, felts, and foams.

These units are available in compact sizes (under 500mm wide) or in standard widths ranging from 630mm to 880mm, making it easier to choose one that fits your clinic space.

Most units include a designated area for housing your podiatry drill, along with the option to mount a lamp, either via an integral bracket or an external fitting, depending on your preference.

Some models also include a UV drawer, designed to help reduce dust and microorganisms on instruments awaiting use. While this adds an extra layer of hygiene, it's important to note that a UV drawer does not replace the need for a full and rigorous sterilisation process.

Units width 880mm

Berchtold Classic 4-Drawer Unit With UV Drawer

Berchtold Compact 6-Drawer Unit With UV Drawer 

Standard units

Gerlach AT/NT Clean Unit

Berchtold Bianca 650 3-Drawer Unit

Berchtold Bianca 750 3-Drawer Unit

Compact units under 500mm

Baehr Vita 486 Compact 3 Drawer Unit

Gerlach Compact Unit

Fully integrated workstations are all-in-one units that include a built-in spray or suction drill, providing a streamlined and professional setup.

These units resemble those commonly seen in dental surgeries and are known for their sleek, typically European design, offering both functionality and a modern aesthetic.

At Canonbury Healthcare, we stock a range of fully integrated podiatry units from leading European manufacturers Namrol and Gerlach, known for their high-quality engineering and ergonomic design.

The Namrol Futura, Duna, and Maxima units are not moveable and are supplied with a lamp whereas the Namrol Activ and Gerlach Jupiter have wheels to allow for cleaning underneath and a lamp is an optional extra.

Namrol Activ Unit

Namrol Futura Unit

Namrol Duna Unit

Namrol Maxima Unit

Gerlach Jupiter Duomatic 'S' Unit

Standalone trolleys, typically made from stainless steel, are a common sight in clinical environments, but they’re not always practical for day-to-day podiatry treatments.

These trolleys offer no built-in storage for essential items like dressings, felt, or padding, and lack electrical sockets, meaning they cannot accommodate a podiatry drill or lamp.

In terms of ergonomics, standalone trolleys tend to be taller than standard podiatry cabinets, standing at around 870mm compared to the typical 750–820mm height range. This height difference can lead to discomfort or even repetitive strain injuries in the shoulder when used while seated.

However, standalone trolleys do have their place. They can be especially useful in nail surgery or wound care clinics, where the practitioner is usually standing to carry out treatment.

Key features:

• Wooden construction
• Fixed or mobile
• Soft close drawers
• Internal or external lamp brackets
• Power sockets

These 3 questions will help guide you to your ideal cabinet/ unit.

What do you need to store in a cabinet/ unit?

Bottles and tubs of wipes shouldn't be kept on the cabinet/ unit top when treating patients, therefore do you require a deeper drawer that will house these items?

Do you need 3 drawers or more?

Do you need a UV drawer in your podiatry cabinet?

A UV drawer uses a specialised bulb to help keep instruments cleaner while they’re waiting to be used. While this can reduce surface dust and microorganisms, it's important to remember that a UV drawer does not replace proper sterilisation.

If storage space is a priority in your clinic, you may prefer the practicality of an extra drawer for dressings, tools, or consumables instead.

Do you want a shelf to be able to slide the drill in and out?

Sometimes people wish to have the drill situated on a shelf, this allows the shelf to be pulled out when treating the patients feet but leaving the cabinet / unit in its place. However, having an inbuilt shelf for the drill isn’t an issue as the suction hose on a drill is long and capable of reaching across. It is a personal preference.

Is your clinic room limited on space, or shared with other healthcare professionals? If so, choosing a cabinet or unit on wheels could be essential.

Mobile units can be easily moved aside when the room is needed for other treatments,  such as biomechanical assessments or gait analysis, making your space more flexible and multi-functional.

In addition, being able to move your unit makes it easier to deep clean the entire floor area, helping to reduce the risk of cross-infection between patients and maintain high hygiene standards in your clinic.

The Gerlach Jupiter or the Namrol Activ are the most popular integrated cabinets / units. They are popular due to the wheels on the base allowing cleaning of the clinic floor. The Gerlach Jupiter Duomatic 'S' Unit has 5 storage drawers including a UV drawer, and integrated suction and spray drill / handpieces with a foot pedal to allow control once the settings have been chosen on the control panel. Available in Basalt grey and Icy white to suit your clinic's colour scheme.

The Namrol Activ Unit has drawers and a cupboard which houses the waste containers for the drill. It is a sleeker, more stylish unit which can have handles on the drawer to match your clinic colour scheme or Namrol chair. It also has the suction and spray drill capabilities with control via the panel or a foot pedal. It is available in white.

Compact trolleys are the best for a small clinic. They are less than 500mm and are square rather than rectangle in shape. They have drawers which are useful for storing items required during treatments, on wheels for mobility, easy to clean and have soft close drawers. Electric sockets are at the back of the unit for lights and drills.

Gerlach Compact Unit requires a bracket on the side to allow the fixation of a lamp whereas the Baehr Vita 486 Compact 3 Drawer Unit has integrated sockets for right or left fixation.

The Gerlach compact has a choice of 2 colours to match your clinic - Metallic grey or silver, the Baehr vita is a grey outer and white drawer fronts.

Canonbury offer a range of units suited for busy podiatry clinics with a high daily patient turnover.

The NHS, known for managing large patient volumes, often chooses the Berchtold Classic units ,available in 6-drawer or 4-drawer versions with UV drawers. These models are favoured for their weight, strength, and durability.

Other excellent choices for a busy clinic include the Gerlach AT/NT units or the Berchtold Bianca range. These units are robust, feature smooth work surfaces for easy cleaning, and come equipped with wheels, three soft-closing drawers, and dedicated storage space for drills.

Whichever model you select, each provides practical storage and efficient design to support a high-paced clinical environment.

Berchtold Compact 6-Drawer Unit With UV Drawer

You have a range of 6 drawers to store all your equipment and items to be used in the clinic. There are 2 deep drawers, 1 UV light drawer, 2 medium drawers and 1 small drawer. All the drawers have soft close. The Cabinet / unit has locking wheels to allow for cleaning and mobility. It comes in white keeping in with the feeling of clinical and cleanliness.

Choosing the right podiatry cabinet, trolley, or lamp is essential to creating an efficient, hygienic, and comfortable clinic environment. Whether you’re setting up a new practice or upgrading an existing one, consider factors such as storage needs, mobility, ease of cleaning, and your clinic’s patient volume.

At Canonbury Healthcare, we offer a wide range of high-quality units, from compact cabinets ideal for small clinics to robust, fully integrated workstations designed for busy practices. With options to suit every space and budget, you can find the perfect combination to support your clinical workflow and enhance patient care.

Investing in the right equipment not only improves your day-to-day efficiency but also helps maintain the highest standards of hygiene and professionalism in your podiatry practice.

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The number of drawers in a unit is personal preference and based on individual situations. You may be someone who has storage in their room and therefore doesn’t need lots of drawers in their unit or could be someone who has no storage especially if you're sharing a room. That's why at Canonbury Healthcare we have compact units with a small amount of storage, standard units with one large deep drawer and then the larger Berchtold unit with 6 drawers.

At Canonbury Healthcare we stock 3 different lamps which will fit on all of our cabinets / units.

We work with the Daylight range of lamps to give the practitioner the best natural lighting in their clinic whilst treating a patient.

What are the differences in the lamps?

The Omega 5 lamp has a 5” lens - included in the box are 2 glass lenses for 1.75 and 2.25 magnification.

The Omega 7 and the IQ lamp have a 7” lens acrylic lens making them lighter compared to the Omega 5.

All of the lamps are illuminated with LED lights with options to change the brightness through a touch button. The LEDs have up to 50,000 hours of use.

Daylight Omega 5 Magnifier Lamp

Daylight Omega 7 Magnifier Lamp

Daylight IQ Magnifier Lamp

All the podiatry units and cabinets stocked at Canonbury Healthcare come in standard sizes and configurations. They are not custom-made or adjustable, so drawer sizes and quantities cannot be reconfigured to suit specific requirements.