You can self refer to podiatry via the Podiatry Self Referral service. The service will see adults and children. Children under 16 must be referred by a Health care professional or you can call us on: 03330 433 966.
The website gives more info on the service including what you can can & cannot self refer for.
When to refer to podiatry:
- Foot ulceration
- In-growing toenails
- Heel pain workshop for heel pain/ plantar fasciitis
- Biomechanical problems
- Diabetics with risk factors and foot pathology e.g. neuropathy/vascular disease/deformity
- Immuno-suppression with foot pathology
- Peripheral vascular disease or neuropathy with foot pathology
We offer: - Assessment and diagnosis
- Advice on self-management to support your condition
- Advice and assessment of chronic foot lesions
- Nail surgery
- Biomechanics
We do not offer a service for:
- Minor foot problems or basic foot care (such as corns and callus) in otherwise healthy individuals
- Routine or basic nail care. The department only provides treatment for patients with pathological nails such as grossly thickened/ingrowing nails for surgery, please advise private nail care otherwise
- Minor foot problems in patients with osteo-arthritis or joint replacement in the absence of other significant factors
- Low risk diabetic or diabetic patients requiring basic nail care
- Verruca’s
- Fungal infections (nail and skin)