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Podiatry

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)

Page published: 24 October 2023
Last updated: 24 October 2023