A new service has been developed to provide footcare including toenail cutting for people who are unable to care for their own feet.

This service will be available to people who: -

? Have been assessed by a Podiatry Service podiatrist
? Do not require treatment by a qualified Podiatrist
? Are unable to care for their own feet
? Do not have a carer who is able or wishes to care for their feet

Although this service is not a part of the Podiatry Service, in order to access this new service people will need to be assessed by a qualified NHS Podiatrist to ensure they do not have any foot health problems that would require care by a qualified Podiatrist. People may request an assessment themselves by completing a form from their local Podiatry clinic or be referred by their GP to the Podiatry Service for their assessment.

Provided no underlying foot health problems are detected by the Podiatrist and an individual meets the criteria set out above, the Podiatrist will make a referral to the PCT’s Footcare Service.

At the time of referral the Podiatrist will explain the service to the individual concerned and provide them with information about the footcare equipment they will need to buy prior to attending the Footcare Service. Each individual who is eligible for the Footcare service will need to purchase a set of nail clippers and a file from the clinic at a cost of approximately £14. They will need to keep these instruments and ensure they are available at each appointment.

In most cases people will be provided with appointments at a clinic. Clinics will be available at the following sites: -

Boston
Skegness
Horncastle
Louth
Mablethorpe
Spalding
Sutton Bridge

If people are unable to get to a clinic they will be offered a home visiting service.

Appointments will be offered on average every 3 months.

If you require further information please contact: -

Jenny Crunkhorn
Head of Support Services Manager Tel: 01775 711555 ext. 143