The NMUH Podiatry Service provides highly specialist assessment, diagnoses and treatment of foot pathologies.

The service is concerned with the preservation, restoration and development of the function of the foot and its associated structures. This means that a wide range of clinical conditions are treated, including the diabetic foot ulcer, the rheumatoid foot; people with musculoskeletal problems e.g. heel pain, flat foot, tendinitis; and minor surgery for in-growing toenails is provided. It also participates in health promotion.

Services are delivered on an outpatient basis at clinics across Enfield based at Cedar House, and Pine Lodge at St Michael's Site, Forest Road Health Clinic and Bowes Road Clinic. A very limited home service is provided to the high-risk foot - this is when the patient is chair or bedbound. All other users will be required to attend one of the service clinics to optimise their care.

A comprehensive range of skin and nail care for people with an at-risk or high-risk foot profile is offered, along with short-term interventions for people with MSK foot problems and nail surgery. Assessment is carried out either on a one-to-one basis or within the group health education sessions. The service uses a validated tool to assess clinical risk and need before accepting a patient for ongoing skin or nail care.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

For adults and children who:

• live in Enfield
• or who are registered with an Enfield GP (and live within half a mile of the boundary).

There is an access criterion in operation for skin and nail care referrals.

How to Refer

Locations

Podiatry Services