Podiatry
COVID-19 service update:
Urgent/high risk patient appointments are available.
New referrals are accepted, with those of the highest foot risk being seen first.
Local podiatrists are contacting patients by video or phone call where possible. If your patient is concerned about their feet or need advice, they can call on 0300 303 8630.
Patient leaflets
- nail surgery pre-operative advice
- heel pain
- basic foot care
- how to change dressings – for foot wounds (COVID-19)
- community podiatry home visit guidelines
- community podiatry service information leaflet
- Plantar Faciitis advice.
Useful Websites
The College of Podiatry
Diabetes UK
How to take care of your feet
- https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Complications/Feet/Taking-care-of-your-feet
- https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/complications/feet/touch-the-toes
- https://www.diabetes.org.uk/resources-s3/2017-08/Simple%20Steps%20to%20Healthy%20Feet.pdf
- https://www.diabetes.org.uk/resources-s3/2017-11/ten-tips-healthy-feet.0212.pdf
- Free copies of leaflets/booklets available via: https://shop.diabetes.org.uk/collections/putting-feet-first
Footwear Suppliers
Other Podiatry Providers
Tel: 01202 207308
Age UK – Nail cutting service
- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bournemouthpooleeastdorset/our-services/footcare/
- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northsouthwestdorset/services/footcare/
Tel: 01202 530530
Dorset Healthcare Podiatrists provide specialist assessment, advice and treatment to help reduce foot and lower limb pain, and to maintain or improve the health of people’s feet.
Their podiatry service (previously known as chiropody) cares for people who have an injury or medical condition that puts them at risk of developing potentially serious foot problems, such as infections, ulcerations or amputations.
Podiatrists work to help patients be as mobile as possible, with the minimum of pain and disability, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life.
Our podiatrists are based at GP surgeries, community clinics and hospitals across Dorset. In exceptional circumstances, they can also arrange to visit people who are unable to leave their home.
For more information about podiatry services, including advice for carers, please email dhc.podiatry.enquiries@nhs.net