Assessment and treatment of a range of foot problems for patients in particular risk of complications resulting from conditions such as diabetes, arthritic conditions, rheumatoid arthritis and any vascular disease.
What does the service provide?
Formerly known as chiropody, podiatrists assess and treat a range of foot problems for patients in particular risk of complications resulting from conditions such as diabetes, arthritic conditions, rheumatoid arthritis and any vascular disease. Highly skilled practitioners also provide nail surgery and nail management for high risk patients.
Useful links
Basic foot care advice for common complaints:
The College of Podiatry: https://rcpod.org.uk/common-foot-problems
NHS Choices: http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/foothealth/pages/foot-problems-podiatrist.aspx
If you do not qualify for NHS podiatry input or have been discharged and are looking for ongoing podiatry support, the College of Podiatry have a ‘Find a Podiatrist’ tool.
Service locations
East Surrey Hospital (clinics also at Caterham Dene Community Hospital, Oxted Therapies Unit, and Wayside Surgery).
Parking
- East Surrey Hospital: Patient Parking (pay on exit)
- Caterham Dene Hospital: Hospital car park (free to users)
- Oxted Therapies Unit: Unit car park (free to users)
- Wayside Surgery (pay and display car park within two minute walk)
Contact details
Booking line number: 01737 231622
Monday to Friday
Available 9am to 3.30pm
General enquiries number: 01737 231688
Monday to Fridays
Available 9am to 3.30pm
Generic podiatry e-mail address: FCHC.podiatry@nhs.net