Podiatry - Community Podiatry and Foot Protection
The Community Podiatry and Foot Protection Service deals with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the foot, lower limb and associated structures. We treat both foot and lower limb conditions and provide walking analysis (gait assessments) which includes observation of the knees, hips and foot and joint function in order to prescribe orthotics to assist with walking and running problems.
The service also provides education and advice on ways that people can look after their own foot health including making appropriate footwear choices, in order to prevent complications.
Support offered
- Telephone advice
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Onward referral
- Supporting self care/management
- Nail surgery on ingrowing toe nails
- Wound management including sharp debridement, hydrosurgery and prescription of medication and dressings
- High risk foot management and treatment
- Biomechanical assessment
- Foot orthotic prescription and manufacture
To refer patients to the Community Podiatry and Foot Protection Service, please complete the referral form under Key Documents and send to the email address below.
Updated: September 2024
Accessing the service
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Clinical support group
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Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People
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Dermatology, MSK and Rheumatology
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Clinical support area
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Service type
- Musculoskeletal
- Care of the elderly
- Podiatry
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ProviderSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Physical Health
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Email address
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