Podiatry

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 from a variety of settings across south Essex, including community based clinics. We have links with Basildon Diabetic Foot Clinic. There is a limited domiciliary service, which offers treatment to housebound patients in their own homes, nursing and residential care settings.

We accept referrals from GPs through SystmOne.  Referrals received from other healthcare professionals are also considered.  Full referral criteria can found on the 'Podiatry service- information for GP's' leaflet.

Referrals to be sent to the appointments team.

01375 364465, open 10:00-16:30
epunft.southeastpodiatry@nhs.net