Diabetic Acute Foot Podiatry Service: NMUH

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Under Review — this page was due to be reviewed by Thursday, 02 October 2025. The information shown here may be outdated.

The North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) provides an acute diabetic foot service. .

The service will:

  • reduce major and minor amputations
  • reduce A&E admissions and length of stay
  • improve patient outcomes, including morbidity and mortality

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

Diabetic patients with:

  • hot, swollen foot
  • foot ulcer with sepsis, cellulitis
  • new foot ulceration
  • sudden onset of foot pain (Charcot foot)
  • gangrene/ischaemia
  • puncture wounds/foreign body in the foot

Exclusions

  • non-diabetic patients
  • routine nail care
  • routine callus/corn removal
  • missed routine community podiatry appointment
  • critical ischaemia (see vascular pathway)
  • leg ulcers

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Complete the EMIS form Acute Diabetes Foot Ulcers Referral Form – NMH and email to northmid.diabetesfoot@nhs.net

Where to find the form

  • NCL Global Documents > Diabetes folder

Review date: Thursday, 02 October 2025