Podiatry Clinic

The NHS Podiatry service is a clinical based service providing podiatric advice and treatment to all age groups. NHS Podiatry does not provide a nail cutting service.
 
Acceptance into the service is based on medical and podiatric need examples of what the service is able to provide are listed below;

• Biomechanical assessment and treatment of gait abnormalities and muskulo-skeletal problems in children and adults 
• Ulcer and wound management of the lower limb
• Specialist services for high risk diabetics including vascular and neurological tests and acupuncture for painful neuropathy.
• Treatment of painful heavy callous and corns 
• Surgical removal of in-growing toe nails under local anaesthetic
• Monitoring and assessment of the at risk foot 
• Provision of simple insole or orthoses for painful foot conditions.
• Measurements of abnormal pressures on the foot and those with compromised tissue viability, to prevent future deterioration.

Eligibility
 
Service open to any age group based on medical or podiatric need
The NHS podiatry service does not provide a nail cutting service.
 
Referral
 
Contact your G.P for referral. Appointments available via ‘Choose and Book’.
Alternatively telephone 01226 433173 / 298273 and ask for a referral form.
 

Related Links:

• Barnsley PCT
• Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• NHS Direct