Podiatry Service

In response to coronavirus, this service has made some changes – for updated service information click here.

Our podiatry service treats and manages foot complications related to diabetes and other disorders that may affect the feet; arthritic conditions and those that affect circulation, nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

Qualified podiatrists supported by podiatry assistants offer a service to adults and children at community venues and in patients own homes, residential and care homes.The service has podiatrists who provide specialised in diabetes, wound care, rheumatoid arthritis or musculoskeletal and biomechanical conditions.

Podiatry includes the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the lower limbs.

• Self-care advice
• Common foot problems (verrucae, athlete's foot and dry skin) - leaflet available here
• Footwear assessment and advice - leaflet available here 
• The management of foot ulceration
• Nail surgery (removal of part or the whole nail) - leaflet available here
• Nail disorders - leaflet available here
• Vascular and neurological assessment of the lower limbs
• Management of nail and skin conditions affecting the feet eg corn and callus reduction - leaflet available here
• Biomechanical assessment

• Gait assessment, prescription and manufacture of orthoses (insoles)

• Wound care
• Falls and rehabilitation podiatry.

Referrals

If you live in Sefton and want an assessment please download the application form HERE, complete it and return it to your local health centre, email southseftonpodiatry@merseycare.nhs.uk 

Podiatry clinics are open, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and are held at the following locations:

If you live in Liverpool the podiatry service is provided from community sites in addition to patients own homes, residential and care homes.

For an assessment appointment please complete The Liverpool Application Form and email it by clicking here or alternatively you can print this form and return to your local health centre. 

Download the Liverpool Podiatry Service leaflet for a list of clinics to keep.

A list of sites is below: