Podiatry (foot health)

Referrals

Who can refer:

• Healthcare professionals
• Carers
• Patients can self-refer

Inclusion/exclusion 

Please review the following inclusion and exclusion checklist before referring.

How to self-refer 

Carers/Patients:

By conducting a self-triage assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone whom you wish to refer. Providing you meet the criteria for self-referral you will be able to access the service directly. 

Self- Referral form 

Please proceed to complete a referral form if the checklist prompts you to do so :*Insert referral form in Word format.

If you are unable to complete a self-referral form digitally by yourself or with support at home, you can contact the Single Point of Access (SPA) via telephone who will be able to provide you with administrative support to do so. You can do this by contacting the SPA number provided below. 

PLEASE NOTE SPA will NOT be able to provide clinical guidance. If you require clinical support or guidance please contact your GP in the first instance.

Contact information 

Single Point of Access Email: clcht.barnetselfreferral@nhs.net 
Single Point of Access Tel: 0208 732 6328

Service Information

Our podiatry team treat a number of conditions, from in-growing toenails to foot ulcers.

We look after people of all ages, but we do have to make assessments on who to see depending on your clinical needs.

Our podiatrists are trained to provide education about foot health, as well as offering treatment and advice on conditions affecting your feet and lower limbs.

We provide home visits for people who have conditions which prevent them from leaving the house.
 

Who we see

General assessment and treatment

Once you've been referred to us, we will assess you. This gives us the information that we need to plan your care. Our podiatrists will examine your foot and ask you about your medical history.

We base our care plans on your clinical need, and offer you a care package which is individual to you. If you have another health condition, such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or vascular disease, we consider this when we assess what you need.

If we assess you and don't find that you have foot problems that need our help or any other conditions which might put you at risk, we will provide you with some advice about looking after your feet and discharge you to your GP.

General foot problems

We can treat you for general foot problems, such as corns, or callous nails. During your appointment, we will offer you help and advice to reduce risk of you having foot health problems in the future as much as possible.

In-growing toenails

We provide:

• corrective nail surgery under local anaesthetic
• assessment and diagnosis for a range of skin and nail conditions, including tinea pedis and hyperkeratosis
• treatment using mechanical debridement (this means using a scalpel to remove corns and callous)
• treatment using chemical therapies (these are medicaments used specifically to relieve pain and irritation).

Back pain and foot care

Podiatry care doesn't stop at the ankle! Walking with flat feet can lead to long-term problems such as pain in your hips and knees, strains on your ankles, and even back and neck pain. We can assess you and provide effective treatments to improve your foot function and gait, including joint manipulation, strapping, and exercise regimes.

Foot ulcers and wounds 

If you have a foot ulcer, we will treat you until it has healed. If you have a complex, non-healing ulcer linked to diabetes, we may refer you to a specialist podiatrist at our hospital site, who works closely with other professionals in our diabetes team. If you have a chronic foot ulcer which needs long-term, regular dressings, we will care for you jointly with your local district nurses and your GP.  

Diabetes and foot care 

If you have diabetes, you are more likely to develop foot ulcers, as diabetes can affect your foot health. We will make a special assessment and provide you with advice and treatment to can prevent more serious problems from developing. Regular care from a podiatrist plays a critical role helping someone with diabetes manage their foot care.

If you have diabetes but have not previously been assessed as having foot health risk factors, your GP will review your foot health every year. Our team can only perform a diabetic foot review if you have complications which have already been identified by your GP. 

Vascular disease and foot care

If you have a vascular disease, you may need some particular foot care. We will assess you and provide care according.

Neurological conditions

If you have a neurological condition, or are recovering from a stroke, it is very likely that you will need some care from a podiatrist. We offer a range of treatments, including exercise programmes, strapping techniques, orthotics and footwear advice.

Arthritis

If you have arthritis or another rheumatology condition, you are particularly at risk of developing problems with your feet, including deformities, foot ulcers and infections. Once we have assessed you, we will offer you specialised care to keep your feet as healthy as possible.

Orthotics and insoles

If you have problems linked to your feet, ankles, knees, hips, lower back and gait, we may be able to help by using orthotics (known as insoles). We give expert footwear advice to  help keep you comfortable if you have painful or malformed feet. We also prescribe appropriate insoles or orthotics. 

Care for older people

If you are elderly, it's particularly important to look after your feet. This helps to keep you mobile and independent. We provide a range of clinical services for older people, and also offer education and practical training to you and your carer to help you look after your feet.  

Falls prevention 

We work closely with you and with our falls prevention team to help reduce your risk of falls if you are elderly. We offer continuing support, and can provide advice on good footwear which will help to keep you stable.
 

Location and contact information

• Telephone: 020 8102 3456
• Email address: clcht.brentspa@nhs.net
• Location: Willesden Centre for Health and Care
   

Referrals

Who can refer:

• Healthcare professionals
• Carers
• Patients can self-refer

Inclusion/exclusion 

Please review the following inclusion and exclusion checklist before referring.

How to self-refer 

Carers/Patients:

By conducting a self-triage assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone. Providing you meet the criteria for self-referral you will be able to access the service directly. 

Self- Referral form 

Please proceed to complete a referral form if the checklist prompts you to do so.

If you are unable to complete a self-referral form digitally by yourself or with support at home, you can contact the Single Point of Access (SPA) via telephone who will be able to provide you with administrative support to do so. You can do this by contacting the SPA number provided below. 

PLEASE NOTE SPA will NOT be able to provide clinical guidance. If you require clinical support or guidance please contact your GP in the first instance.

Contact information 

Single Point of Access Email: clcht.brentspa@nhs.net
Single Point of Access Tel: 020 8102 3456 - Option 2, then Option 5

Referrals

Who can refer:

• Healthcare professionals
• Carers
• Patients can self-refer

Inclusion/exclusion 

Please review the following inclusion and exclusion checklist before referring.

How to self-refer 

Carers/Patients:

By conducting a self-triage assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone. Providing you meet the criteria for self-referral you will be able to access the service directly. 

Self- Referral form 

Please proceed to complete a referral form if the checklist prompts you to do so.

If you are unable to complete a self-referral form digitally by yourself or with support at home, you can contact the Single Point of Access (SPA) via telephone who will be able to provide you with administrative support to do so. You can do this by contacting the SPA number provided below. 

PLEASE NOTE SPA will NOT be able to provide clinical guidance. If you require clinical support or guidance please contact your GP in the first instance.

Contact information 

Single Point of Access Email: clcht.spa@nhs.net
Single Point of Access Tel: 0208 102 5555 - Option 0 (Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm)

Referrals

Who can refer:

• Healthcare professionals
• Carers
• Patients can self-refer

Inclusion/exclusion 

Please review the following inclusion and exclusion checklist before referring.

How to self-refer 

Carers/Patients:

By conducting a self-triage assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone. Providing you meet the criteria for self-referral you will be able to access the service directly. 

Self- Referral form 

Please proceed to complete a referral form if the checklist prompts you to do so.

If you are unable to complete a self-referral form digitally by yourself or with support at home, you can contact the Single Point of Access (SPA) via telephone who will be able to provide you with administrative support to do so. You can do this by contacting the SPA number provided below. 

PLEASE NOTE SPA will NOT be able to provide clinical guidance. If you require clinical support or guidance please contact your GP in the first instance.

Contact information 

Single Point of Access Email: clcht.harrowadultcommunityhealthservices@nhs.net
Single Point of Access Tel:  0300 555 8889 - Option 5

Service Information

What is NHS Podiatry?

Podiatry is one of the twelve diverse professions listed under the Allied Health Practitioner umbrella.

CLCH Merton Podiatry Service provides a comprehensive foot health service for conditions affecting the foot and lower limb to adults registered with a Merton GP.

By undertaking early interventions to identify and mitigate the impact of future foot health demands, podiatry plays a key role in the prevention of lower limb problems through a programme of triage, screening, assessment, and diagnosis. treatment and foot health education to patients with a lower limb condition or systemic condition that affects the lower limb.

The service is needs-led and person-centred to support and enable sell-care where possible to relieve pain, keep the public mobile, and sustain and promote active living.

Patients can have systemic acute or chronic long-term conditions, including diabetes, vascular and or neurological conditions, which give rise to further complications of feet and lower limbs.

The Merton Podiatry Service offers assessment and management of a range of foot problems arising from multiple causes:

• Wound Care: Exudate management, debridement, offloading, (podiatry can prescribe prescription medication independently, e.g., analgesia, antibiotics);
• Assessment and management of foot problems relating to specific conditions including:
• Diabetes
• Vascular disease
• Systemic arthropathies and other rheumatological conditions
• Orthopaedic conditions (Podiatrist can undertake steroid injections)
• Dermatological
• Biomechanical & musculoskeletal assessment
• Falls prevention;
• Provision/manufacture of orthoses;
• Nail surgery (Podiatrist can administer local anaesthetic to facilitate removal of all or partial aspects of the nail plate);
• Soft tissue disorders including coms, and calluses:
• Home visits for patients who are housebound (Bed or chair-bound);
• Reablement and supporting physical activities;
• Health education and health promotion.

In addition, podiatric surgery (which undertakes foot and ankle surgery as day cases under local anaesthetic) can be an extended scope development for post registered Podiatrists who have successfully completed a surgical training programme.

Further details of podiatric services can be found in guidance from the Royal College of Podiatry.

Referrals

Who can refer:

• Healthcare professionals (having reviewed this traffic light system)
• Carers
• Patients can self-refer

Professionals 

Inclusion/exclusion 

Please review the following inclusion and exclusion checklist before referring.

How to self-refer 

Carers/Patients:

By conducting a self-triage assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone. Providing you meet the criteria for self-referral you will be able to access the service directly. 

Self- Referral form 

Please proceed to complete a referral form if the checklist prompts you to do so.

If you are unable to complete a self-referral form digitally by yourself or with support at home, you can contact the Single Point of Access (SPA) via telephone who will be able to provide you with administrative support to do so. You can do this by contacting the SPA number provided below. 

PLEASE NOTE SPA will NOT be able to provide clinical guidance. If you require clinical support or guidance please contact your GP in the first instance.

Contact information 

Single Point of Access Email: clcht.mertonspa@nhs.net
Single Point of Access Tel: 0333 004 7555 - Option 1

Service Information

Our podiatry team in Hertfordshire provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the foot and lower limb. Treatments are focused on relieving symptoms, improving function, disease prevention, and maintaining independence and wellbeing.

We see people who are having problems with their feet and we provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the foot and lower limb.

We provide a range of foot health-related services including:

• Screening and treatment of at-risk patients
• Chronic and acute ulcer management (non-diabetic patients only)
• Orthotic and insole prescription and manufacture for feet
• Nail surgery, including diabetic patients
• Removal of corns, and other soft tissue lesions for high-risk patients
• Health promotion, education and advice
• Maintenance care for chronic and irreversible foot problems for high-risk patients
• You can learn about the treatments that the service cannot provide to patients on this page. 

Please note we do not provide home visits but transport support is available for patients with mobility issues.

Referrals

Who can refer:

• Healthcare professionals (Referal forms for Healthcare professionals only)
• Carers
• Patients can self-refer

Inclusion/exclusion 

Please review the following inclusion and exclusion checklist before referring.

How to self-refer 

Carers/Patients:

By conducting a self-triage assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone. Providing you meet the criteria for self-referral you will be able to access the service directly. 

Self- Referral form 

Please proceed to complete a referral form if the checklist prompts you to do so.

If you are unable to complete a self-referral form digitally by yourself or with support at home, you can contact the Single Point of Access (SPA) via telephone who will be able to provide you with administrative support to do so. You can do this by contacting the SPA number provided below. 

PLEASE NOTE SPA will NOT be able to provide clinical guidance. If you require clinical support or guidance please contact your GP in the first instance.

Contact information 

Single Point of Access Email: clcht.westherts.podiatry@nhs.net
Single Point of Access Tel: 0300 020 0656 - Option 1, then Option 2

Abingdon Health Centre

• Address: 89-92 Earls Court Road, London, W8 6EG
• Phone: 020 7795 8400

Barnet Hospital

• Address: Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 3DJ
• Phone: 0845 111 4000

Charing Cross Hospital

• Address: Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
• Phone: 020 3311 1234

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

• Address: 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH
• Phone: 020 3315 8000

Colville Health Centre

• Address: 51 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 1PA
• Phone: 020 7221 2650

Edgware Community Hospital

• Address: Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD
• Phone: 020 8952 2381

Emperors Gate Health Centre

• Address: 49 Emperors Gate, London, SW7 4HJ
• Phone: 020 8102 5600

Finchley Memorial Hospital

• Address: Granville Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0JE

Grahame Park Health Centre

• Address: The Concourse, Grahame Park Estate, London, NW9 5XT
• Phone: 020 8205 6204

Hammersmith Hospital

• Address: Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS
• Phone: 020 83883 3074

Hemel One

• Address: Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7YU
• Phone: 0300 020 0656

Health @ the Stowe

• Address: 260 Harrow Road, London, W2 5ES
• Phone: 020 7316 6800

Lighthouse West London

• Address: 111 – 117 Lancaster Road, Ladbroke Grove, London, W11 1QT
• Phone: 020 7313 2900

Lisson Grove Health Centre

• Address: Gateforth Street, London, NW8 8EG
• Phone: 020 7563 6100

Marylebone Health Centre

• Address: 17a Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LT
• Phone: 020 8102 4570

Mill Hill Clinic

• Address: Hartley Avenue, London, NW7 2HX
• Phone: 020 8959 3005

Nelson Centre

• Address: Kingston Road, SW20 8DA
• Phone: 020 3668 3300

Parkview Centre for Health and Wellbeing

• Address: 56 Bloemfontein Road, London, W12 7FG
• Phone: 020 8102 6000

Parsons Green Health Centre

• Address: 5-7 Parsons Green, London, SW6 4UL
• Phone: 020 8102 4000

Richford Gate Primary Care Centre

• Address: 49 Richford Gate, Richford Street, London, W6 7HY
• Phone: 020 8102 3600

Soho Centre for Health and Care

• Address: 29-30 Soho Square, London, W1D 3QS
• Phone: 020 7534 6500

South Westminster Centre for Health

• Address: St Georges House, 82 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PF
• Phone: 020 7963 2444

St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing

• Address: Exmoor Street, London, W10 6DZ
• Phone: 020 8969 2488

The Medical Centre

• Address: 7E Woodfield Road, London, W9 3XZ
• Phone: 020 7266 8600

Torrington Park Health Centre

• Address: 16 Torrington Park, North Finchley, London, N12 9SS
• Phone: 020 8492 6400

Vale Drive Health Centre

• Address: Vale Drive, EN5 2ED
• Phone: 020 8447 3500

Violet Melchett Clinic

• Address: 30 Flood Walk, London, SW3 5RR
• Phone: 020 7349 2800

Watling Clinic

• Address: 36 Cressingham Road, Edgware, HA8 0RW
• Phone: 020 8959 6931

Willesden Centre for Health and Care 

• Address: Robson Avenue, London NW10 3RY
• Phone: 020 8102 3456 

World’s End Health Centre

• Address: 529 Kings Road, London, SW10 0UD
• Phone: 020 7349 3200

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

• Address: 275 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, Midlesex, HA2 9DX
• Phone: 0300 555 8889

Caryl Thomas Clinic

• Address: Headstone Drive, Wealdstone, Middlesex, HA1 4UQ
• Phone: 0300 555 8889

Nelson Health Centre

• Address: Kingston Road, SW20 8DA

Wideway Health Centre

• Address: 15 Wide Way, Mitcham, CR4 1BP

Morden Road Clinic

• Address: 254 Morden Road, Morden, London, SW19 3DA

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

• Address: Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA
• Phone: 03000 200 656

Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre

• Address: 41 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD
• Phone: 03000 200 656

Avenue Clinic

• Address: The Avenue, Watford, WD17 3NU
• Phone: 03000 200 656

Potters Bar Community Hospital

• Address: Barnet Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2RY
• Phone: 03000 200 656

Elstree Way Clinic

• Address: Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JT
• Phone: 03000 200 656

Skidmore Way Clinic

• Address: Skidmore Way, Rickmansworth, WD3 1SZ
• Phone: 03000 200 656

Oxhey Drive

• Address: South Oxhey Surgery, 85 Oxhey Drive, Watford, WD19 7SZ
• Phone: 03000 200 656

St Albans Health and Wellbeing Centre

• Address: St Albans Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE
• Phone: 03000 200 656