NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE
Welcome to the NHS Lothian Podiatry Service
Podiatrists are allied healthcare professionals trained to help prevent, diagnose, and treat problems affecting your feet and lower limbs.
Podiatry’s primary aim is to improve the mobility, independence, and quality of life for their patients.
All our Podiatrists are registered by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), who ensure that staff meet their standards for training, professional behaviour and health.
We help prevent, diagnose, and treat problems affecting your feet and lower limbs
MSK Conditions
Injuries or pain in any of the following body parts: bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, skin and connective tissues.
Nail Issues
Most toenail problems can be managed at home. This section covers the four most common toenail conditions seen by podiatrists.
Skin Issues
Most skin problems affecting the feet can be managed at home. This section covers the five most common skin conditions seen by podiatrists.
Nail Surgery
Nail surgery is a routine procedure with a high success rate. This page explains what to expect before, during and after your surgery.
Diabetes & Feet
Having diabetes means you need to take extra care of your feet. With the right daily routine, most serious foot problems can be prevented.
Footwear
Good footwear helps manage many common foot conditions. Most foot problems are made worse, or caused, by poorly fitting shoes.
Self-Referral Form
Please complete a self referral form to apply to the podiatry service for treatment.
If you are using a smartphone please download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader app to complete the form electronically – get.adobe.com/reader
GPs and other healthcare professionals can access referral guidance on our Ref Help pages
CONTACT INFORMATION
NHS Lothian Podiatry
Mon-Thu: 8:30am-4pm
Fri: 8am-3:30pm
Telephone: (0131) 536 1627
ABOUT US
Podiatrists are allied healthcare professionals trained to help prevent, diagnose, and treat problems affecting your feet and lower limbs.
Podiatry’s primary aim is to improve the mobility, independence, and quality of life for their patients.
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