Our PCN Podiatrist will diagnose, treat, prevent and rehabilitate complications of the feet, ankles and lower limbs of our patients.
They should therefore prevent, manage and correct foot problems, relieve pain, treat infection and keep people of all ages mobile and active, being the expert in all aspects of foot and lower limb structure, function and health.
This includes people with lower limb biomechanical problems, structural deformities, vascular issues, diabetes, arthritis, dermatological problems and infection. With podiatry fully integrated into primary care, our Podiatrists are sure that they will always be able to manage these patients thereby ensuring prevention of complications from these long-term conditions mentioned above and reduces the number of unnecessary referrals made to secondary care.
A podiatrist will often see a patient at their first point of contact or for follow up management as appropriate with the healthcare system. This is in place of the patient seeing another member of the Primary Care team, usually the GP.
Referral Criteria
You may be suitable for assessment by one of our FCP Podiatrists if you are experiencing:
- Pain, a lack of or altered sensation, swelling or suffer from a non-healing lesion to the foot or lower limb.
- Changing colour or increased temperature of foot or lower limb.
- An ingrown toenail.
You will not be signposted to an FCP Podiatrist for:
- General nail care.
- Non painful corns and callus.
- Verruca.
- Routine diabetes foot checks.
To book an appointment please telephone the reception team on 01132953600
Service provided in association with Woodsley & Holt Park Primary Care Network
