ACE has launched a new self-referral pathway for patients.
Adults can self-refer for
- Foot Ulceration
- In growing toenails
- Heel pain workshop for heel/plantar fasciitis
- Biochemical problems (foot and leg pain)
- Diabetics with risk factors and foot pathology e.g. corns/deformity
- Immuno-suppression with foot pathology
- Peripheral Vascular disease or neuropathy with foot pathology
Please do not refer yourself for
- Minor foot problems or basic foot care (corns, callus) in healthy individuals
- Minor foot problems in patients with osteoarthritis, joint replacement in absence of other significant factors
- Routine or basic nail care (only patients with pathological nails such as grossly thickened/ingrowing nails for surgery
- Low risk Diabetics or diabetic requiring basic nail care
- Verrucas
- Fungal nail and skin infections
To refer yourself to this brand new service please contact ACE on 0300 0032144 or email ace.podiatry@nhs.net.