Podiatry Service – South East and South West Essex

Summary

The South East and South West Essex Podiatry Service provides treatment to patients who live and are registered with a GP in the areas of Basildon, Rochford, Thurrock, Canvey, Southend and Rayleigh.

Service information

The department specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect the feet and associated structures. The Podiatrists are trained to assess the neurological, vascular, biomechanical and orthopaedic status of the lower limb and have the expertise to treat patients with a variety of presenting problems such as diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, acute and chronic nail pathologies and arthritis, both degenerative and inflammatory.

The service is currently delivered in community clinics across south Essex, we also have strong links to the Diabetic multi-disciplinary foot clinics within the hospital settings.

Referral information

To apply for Podiatry treatment please click here to be taken to the podiatry self-referrals page.

We also accept referrals from GP’s and other health professionals via SystmOne or email using the GP referral forms below. 

GP and healthcare professionals documents

GP Community Podiatry Service information
GP Podiatry referral form
GP referral form and guidelines for ingrowing toenails

Information leaflets

• Adult acquired flat foot
• Diabetic foot health – low risk
• Diabetes foot health – moderate risk
• Diabetes foot health – high risk
• Footwear advice, podiatry
• General foot care information
• Healed ulcer
• Nerve damage to your feet (Peripheral Neuropathy)
• Plantar Faciitis
• Ulcer leaflet with Sepsis information