Who can Self Refer?
You must be 16 years of age or over with foot problems and registered with a Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale GP. Parents or guardians can refer their children under the age of 16 years.
Problems:
- 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
When Should I not Refer?
Self referral is not an option for:
- Routine nail cutting and skin care including corns and callus in healthy patients
- Verruca
- Bunions
- Fungal Nail Inections
PLEASE ASK AT RECEPTION FOR A PODIATRY SELF REFERRAL LEAFLET or Complete and print this form: Podiatry Self Referral Form