Podiatry
The Podiatry service provides client centred care and aims to be the first choice service for problems affecting the feet and lower limb. The service provides expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education and advice on disease, deformities and pathologies of the foot and lower limb.
Treatment is focused on the relief of symptoms, improvement of foot function and enabling better mobility with the aim of maintaining independence and well-being and so improving quality of life.
Specialist interventions are available such as minor surgery under local anaesthetic, biomechanics and the provision of orthotics, wound care and management of Diabetes. Treatment planning is focused towards supporting the independence and empowerment of the individual by providing foot health education and advice and promoting self care.
As-well-as offering care at home we are also able to arrange for house bound patients to attend clinics through partnership with the West Midlands Special Needs Transport Service.
Podiatry is a low cost, high volume, clinically effective service, which is absolutely fundamental to maintaining a mobile, independent and healthy population.
Who can use the service
Anyone registered with a GP in NHS Birmingham East and North can be referred for assessment and advice, regardless of age.
How to use the service
Your GP or other healthcare professional can refer you to the service. Ask your GP practice to fill in a referral form.
You can also download the self referral form below.
Contact details
Tel: 0121 332 1900
Head of service
Stephen Eaves
Where we provide the service
Podiatry treatments are provided at Health Centres, clinics and hospitals across the NHS Birmingham East and North area. Podiatrists also attend Social Service homes, day centres, private residential homes, and can visit housebound people in their own homes.
When we provide the service
Waiting times vary once a referral has been made, depending on the urgency. Clinics normally start from 9am onwards. Some clinics can offer out-of-hours appointments.
What if I can’t use the service?
Visit www.feetforlife.org/, or search your local telephone directory for private podiatrists.
What to expect when you use the service for the first time
You will first be assessed accordingly to your medical needs and associated foot problems. A treatment plan will be agreed with you. Verbal and written advice will be offered. In many cases, your first treatment will greatly relieve your symptoms.
Comments and complaints
Contact Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust for patient feedback and complaints.
