Podiatry and foot health
The podiatry and foot health service provides assessment, treatment and self care advice for adults and children with clinical and medical-related foot problems.
New patients are referred via their GP, all our referrals are sent via e-referrals.
We do not provide a service to cut normal healthy toenails as this would be carried out as part of personal hygiene care.
Our services
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and changes to recent national guidance we are taking a number of precautions to reduce risk to our patients.
Please therefore ensure you wear a facemask to all appointments and if feeling unwell, or if yourself/household member is self isolating or symptomatic please call 01743 277681 to rearrange your appointment.
Please see below information for patients:
- Acute diabetic foot care
- Children's gait clinics
- Moderate risk Diabetic foot screening
- Dermatological foot conditions
- Musculoskeletal podiatry (Shropshire GP patients only)
- Nail surgery
- Neurological assessment of the foot
- Vascular assessment of the foot
- Wound care
New patients
New patients are referred into the services via their GP via the E-referral system.
Existing patients
Existing patients can contact the service directly for help, support and further appointments, they do not need further referral by a health professional if they have been seen by Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust's podiatry service within the past six months.
Services we do not offer
- Personal care defined as toe nail cutting and skin care, including the tasks that would normally be carried out as part of everyday personal hygiene
- Domicillary Visits are available for patients who are housebound, require podiatric treatment or assessment and are unable to access our clinics via public & patient transport, local car services or private assisted means of travel.
What to bring with you
- Appointment letter or card
- Details of any medications being taken
- Example of footwear usually worn (if a new patient)
- Glasses, if worn
- Hearing aids, if worn
- Walking aids, if applicable
Frequently asked questions
- Do you cut toenails?
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We provide treatment for toenails that are assessed as pathological e.g. painful or infected in-growing toenails or painful thickened toenails. We do not provide a service to cut normal healthy toenails as this would be carried out as part of personal hygiene care.
Video - How to cut your own toe nails
Where are we?
There are a number of clinical sites covering Shrewsbury, North and South Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.
All podiatry clinic locations are based at GP surgeries or community health centres and are accessible by private transport, Dial-a-ride and taxi. Some locations may also be accessible by public transport.
Contact us
Contact us
- Podiatry Team (main office)
Tel: 01743 277681 - Podiatry Team Lead
Mrs Rebecca Shepherd
Who are we?
A community-based service that provides patients who are registered with a GP in Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin with effective and timely advice, assessments and diagnosis for foot care or podiatric treatment.
The podiatry and foot health service sees people of all ages. Children can be seen in routine podiatry clinics and can also be seen in specialist children’s gait clinics if the problem is musculoskeletal related.
What types of professionals are you likely to see:
- Routine clinics - Community Podiatrist
- High Risk clinics - Specialist Community Podiatrist
- Nail Surgery clinics – Specialist Community Podiatrist with Podiatry Support Worker
- Musculoskeletal problems – Specialist Community Podiatrist with training in musculoskeletal problems
- Children’s Gait clinic – Specialist Podiatrist with specialist skills in assessing and treating children
- Moderate risk Diabetic foot screening – HCA or community podiatrist
- Acute diabetic foot clinics – Advanced Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist, Diabetes consultant, Orthotist, Vascular consultant, diabetic specialist nurses
Useful links
- Health Professions Council
- Regional Podiatry Managers Group
- The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Patient Information