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NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the NHS Lothian Podiatry Service<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Podiatrists are allied healthcare professionals trained to help prevent, diagnose, and treat problems affecting your feet and lower limbs.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Podiatry’s primary aim is to improve the mobility, independence, and quality of life for their patients.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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We help prevent, diagnose, and treat problems affecting your feet and lower limbs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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MSK Conditions<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Injuries or pain in any of the following body parts: bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, skin and connective tissues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Nail Issues<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most toenail problems can be managed at home. This section covers the four most common toenail conditions seen by podiatrists.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Skin Issues<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most skin problems affecting the feet can be managed at home. This section covers the five most common skin conditions seen by podiatrists.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Nail Surgery<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nail surgery is a routine procedure with a high success rate. This page explains what to expect before, during and after your surgery.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Diabetes & Feet<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Having diabetes means you need to take extra care of your feet. With the right daily routine, most serious foot problems can be prevented.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Footwear<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Good footwear helps manage many common foot conditions. Most foot problems are made worse, or caused, by poorly fitting shoes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Self-Referral Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Please complete a self referral form to apply to the podiatry service for treatment.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you are using a smartphone please download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader app to complete the form electronically \u2013 get.adobe.com\/reader<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
GPs and other healthcare professionals can access referral guidance on our Ref Help pages<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n