Podiatry and diabetic foot protection service

The trust’s podiatry service assesses, diagnoses and treats a variety of conditions affecting the foot and lower limb.

This includes preventative, palliative and corrective care in order to maintain tissue viability and improve and maintain foot health and improve mobility. Individual treatment packages are offered based on podiatric need.

A range of services are available and include:

• Biomechanical assessment, including orthotic prescription and manufacture
• Corrective nail surgery
• Core podiatry care, including foot health promotion and self-care advice.
• Diabetic foot protection and risk assessment
• Provision of services to residential homes, including the training of carers in simple foot care.

Patients who are completely housebound may be able to receive some treatment at home. (This is needs assessed)

Please note: The podiatry service is NOT able to provide simple toenail cutting where there are no underlying medical risk factors.

Podiatry service patient information leaflet

Referrals

Patients can be referred to the service by a healthcare professional or social care professional. Patients can also refer themselves using the link below.

Patients must be registered with a Hounslow GP

This service is open to children and adults

Consultation is by appointment only.

Referrals should be sent to our central administration office - see the Contact information tab for details.