Foot Health (Podiatry)

Try our self-care treatments 

If you’re able to do so safely, or you have someone in your household who can help you, file your nails to help prevent any damage from long or thick nails 

• Read our 'Caring for your feet' information sheet (pdf) 
• Read our 'Alternative treatment' information sheet (pdf)
• Visit the NHS and Royal College of Podiatry (RCOP) website (opens new tab)
• Watch NHS advice videos on foot health (opens new browser tab)

You can also find useful information and advice at the following websites:

• Diabetes UK (opens new tab)
• Patient (opens new tab)
• NHS - Foot pain (opens new tab)
• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (opens new tab)
• Improving Diabetic Foot Care: A Guide for Commissioners (opens new tab)

Learn about our Podiatry service

We specialise in high-risk foot health and, as a result, we prioritise patients who:

• Have foot wounds or infections to prevent the condition from worsening
• Need minor nail surgery for acute in-grown toenails 
• Require Podiatric Musculoskeletal care (also known as Biomechanics)

Symptoms to be aware of

You may need to see a podiatrist if you have one or more of the following:

• Your foot feels hotter than usual
• There any new areas of discolouration, inflammation, or swelling
• There is any discharge
• You have any flu-like symptoms
• You've noticed a rash
• You're becoming breathless
• Your body temperature above 38.3ºC (101ºF), or below 36ºC (96ºF)

If you have any new breaks in the skin or blisters, cover them with a sterile dressing. Do not burst any blisters that form. 

Make a self-referral to start your treatment

Unfortunately, we're unable to accept referrals for general foot care and nail clipping.

Important: If you have a wound or break in the skin on your foot and you have suddenly developed symptoms associated with Sepsis, please do not complete this form as you may require urgent medical assistance - please contact 111, attend urgent care service, or book an urgent appointment with your GP.

Read about symptoms of Sepsis on the NHS Inform website (opens new tab)

Complete our online referral form (opens new tab)

Contact your nearest Podiatry team for help

Your next steps

Once you've completed our referral form, you'll receive an email confirmation with instructions on your next steps.

Please be aware that we may contact you by phone to ask for more information about your condition or to send photos before arranging an appointment.