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Services

Podiatry

Podiatrists diagnose and treat abnormalities of the lower limb and feet.

The department offers treatment and gives professional advice on the prevention of foot problems and on personalised care of the foot.

The podiatry department provides a comprehensive foot care service including:

  • Wound care – for both diabetic and non-diabetic patients
  • Nail surgery (removal of ingrowing toenails)
  • Musculoskeletal biomechanics service for adult and children (assessment of gait and lower limb function)
  • Ongoing preventative foot care to patients at risk of deterioration
  • Education to promote self-management

The podiatry service is currently available to anyone who has a medical or podiatric need for treatment or prevention.

Patients can access either via self-referral or via a referral from a GP or health care professional.

Podiatry is provided at health and social care centres, health centres, clinics, and patients’ homes if housebound.

How to access the service

Self-referrals:

If you would like to make a self-referral, please complete the form found here: Podiatry self-referral form and email it to: dgft.podiatry.referrals@nhs.net

Alternatively, please post it to:

Admin Office, Self-Referrals, Podiatry, Lower Ground Floor, Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, Venture Way, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1RU

All referrals will be clinically triaged and if they meet our service criteria an appointment will be offered.

This service is available at the Community Health & Social Care Centres and clinics throughout the Dudley borough.

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Further information

9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

01384 321427 booking line 8.30am -2pm

Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre
Venture Way
DY5 1RU