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he podiatry service aims to provide high quality treatment and advice to help patients maintain independence and mobility, as well as reduce the risk of ulceration, infection and amputation in those at high risk of developing foot problems due to conditions such as diabetes.
We operate out of several community locations across Hampshire.
What we do
The podiatry service runs a number of clinics depending on the type of treatment required. These include:
- Foot protection: provides assessment and advice for diabetic patients who may be at high risk of developing foot complications such as ulceration.
- Ulcer/tissue viability: the management of new and chronic wounds through assessment, dressings, infection control, offloading, and treatment such as debridement if necessary.
- Biomechanics/musculoskeletal podiatry: the assessment and diagnosis of acute or chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Treatment aims to reduce pain and other symptoms and can include exercises or the prescription of orthoses (insoles).
- Nail surgery: for the treatment of painful ingrowing or pathological nails to provide a long-term solution involving partial or total removal of the nail under local anaesthetic.
- Routine podiatry: the management of corns, callus, and pathological nails in patients who are at high risk of developing complications if these are left untreated, such as those with neurological or vascular conditions. Please note: the service is unable to provide ongoing routine podiatry care to low-risk patients.
- Domiciliary (home) visits: for patients eligible for podiatry care who are bed-bound or require hoisting.
People with long-term conditions such as poor blood supply or diabetes need to take extra care of their feet. If you notice an open wound, any redness or any signs of infection, DO NOT WAIT, seek medical advice from your GP or 111 as soon as possible.
Accessing the service
Contact information
For Podiatry appointments and queries covering Alton, Andover, Eastleigh, Winchester and Basingstoke:
Telephone - 02382 313030 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm)
Email: podiatryservice@southernhealth.nhs.uk
For Podiatry appointments and queries covering Portsmouth, Southampton, West and East Hampshire:
Telephone - 0300 300 2012 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm)
Email: podiatry@solent.nhs.uk
If you are suffering from an ingrowing toenail you can self-refer to the service via our online self-referral form.
For all other issues please contact your GP or health care professional to request a referral - unfortunately, we are unable to accept self-referrals for other issues.
If you are a healthcare professional you can refer a patient using the Podiatry referral form. If the patient is diabetic, please use the Diabetic foot referral pathway form.
If you are aged 10 and over and have a registered GP in Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Gosport, East Hampshire, or West Hampshire area and have been struggling with painful in-growing toenails, you can self-refer for a nail assessment via our online-self-referral form. You can also download the printable self-referral form.
Whilst you're waiting for your appointment
Take a look at these common foot problems and what you can do at home to help.