Covid 19

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  PODIATRY / CHIROPODY APPOINTMENTS DURING CORONAVIRUS.

  NEW GUIDANCE.

   

  Podiatrists/Chiropodists are hcpc registered allied health care professionals and during this pandemic are permitted to treat patients with,

  1. Emergencies: Infection, ulceration, ingrowing toes nails.
  2. Patients with underlying health issues such as diabetes, or other conditions that compromise healing such as oedema, ( swelling) or are in pain.
  3. Key workers with foot problems affecting their ability to work.
  4. Vulnerable groups where mental health /congenital conditions require professional input as limited care is available from carers or family. If the feet are not cared for, this may lead to distress and or self-harm.
  5.  People whom without treatment would develop problems which may mean they   have to access emergency care through the NHS. 
  6. Painful corns and callous.

   

  Currant guidance from the College of Podiatry states all unnecessary routine appointments be delayed.

  If you have NO underlying health issues and are not in pain and are offered an appointment, you may be at risk of being unnecessarily exposed to coronavirus.

  Any person offering routine appointments during this time may not be insured to treat you.
• Please ensure your chiropodist/podiatrist is hcpc registered

  https://www.hcpc-uk.org/check-the-register/

• How Podiatry appointments are managed during Covid-19
  We are following strict guidelines regarding treatments of patients set by the College Of Podiatry

   

  The Podiatrist will wear PPE (personal protective equipment). We ask all clients to wear a face mask or covering such as a scarf or bandana during their appointment. Face masks will be made available for patients who require one.

   

  If you show any of the signs of covid-19 infection you must self-isolate, if any of your household show symptoms you must self-isolate for 14 days

   

  If you require an urgent Podiatry treatment but have or suspect you have Covid-19 the Podiatrist will not treat you. You are advised to call 111.

   

  1. You will be contacted prior to your appointment . You will asked a series of questions regarding your health, presenting complaint to assess if your need for an appointment meets current guidelines.
  2. Appointments will be staggered to minimise contact between patients. Please wait in your car in the car park until the Podiatrist advises you to enter the clinic. If on foot you may also be asked to wait in a separate room.
  3. A home visit will be available to high risk patients who are unable to attend clinic at the discretion of the Podiatrist.

   

  Please do not hesitate to contact the clinic with any concerns about your foot health.

   

  We thank for your cooperation in helping us all stay safe and well.

   

  We reserve the right to decline your appointment if we are concerned about the risk to staff .