If you are 16 years of age or over with foot problems and registered with a Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale GP you can now self-refer to Podiatry.  Parents or guardians can refer their children under the age of 16 years.

The following problems can be self-referred:

• Foot infection
• Ingrowing Toenail
• Thickened nail
• Corns/Callus
• Foot related knee pain
• Previous foot surgery
• Achilles/ankle pain
• Foot ulcer
• Pained curved nail
• Dry skin
• Heel pain
• Painful flat feet
• Forefront pain

Please do not self-refer for the following conditions:-

• Routine nail cutting and skin care including corns and callus in healthy patients
• Verruca
• Bunions
• Fungal Nail Infections

Please ask at reception for a podiatry self referral leaflet.