DO NOT USE THIS FORM if you think you have an URGENT or EMERGENCY problem with your feet or legs.
In this case, make an urgent appointment with your GP, contact NHS 111 for advice or attend Urgent Treatment Centre.
Who can access the NHS Podiatry Service provided by HRCH?
You MUST be registered with a Richmond GP.
The service is open to eligible adults and children.
NHS Funded Podiatry is not available to everyone.
The aim of the service is to prevent foot ulcers, emergency hospital admissions, amputations and people with a high risk of developing serious foot problems ( such as an ulcer or amputation) are prioritised.
√ Yes- we can treat you if:
- You have a medical condition that would make you at a higher risk of developing a foot ulcer e.g., loss of sensation or circulation to the foot, high risk diabetes foot, rheumatoid arthritis.
- You have had a previous foot ulcer or an amputation.
- You take a prescribed medicine that would make you at a higher risk of developing a foot ulcer e.g., long-term steroids, chemotherapy.
- You have an acute, urgent problem with your feet e.g., a foot ulcer or an infected in growing toenail ( i.e. hot, red, swollen toe with bleeding, pus or discharge).
- You have a Painful musculo skeletal condition of the foot or leg which affects your ability to carry out activities of daily living.
X No- we cannot treat you for :
- Fingernail cutting
- Toenail cutting (unless combined with medical risk above)
- Simple skin and nail care which could be self-managed
- Verruca
Only use this form if you can attend a clinic close to home. If you are completely housebound, we need a referral from your GP or health professional.
Please be aware the NHS Podiatry service is in high demand. Your referral will be triaged by a clinician, and you will be sent an acknowledgment and advised on current waiting times.
If you do not think your foot health needs will meet the NHS podiatry criteria - here are some other services who can help keep feet healthy:
Age UK: Offers podiatry for over 50’s at affordable price.
Age UK Richmond Tel: 0208 878 3073
Royal College of Podiatry: https://rcop.org.uk Tel: 0207 234 8620 a good source of information about managing common foot problems and finding a HCPC registered private podiatrist.
Know Diabetes website is also a good source of diabetic foot health education and advice. Diabetes in North West London | Know Diabetes
Diabetes UK A good source of diabetic foot health education and advice. https://diabetes.org.uk