Podiatrists

Podiatrists work to improve the mobility, independence and quality of life for their service users by assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide range of problems affecting the feet and lower limbs, with an emphasis on preventative care. Podiatrists work across a range of clinical settings in the community and hospital environment. Podiatrists provide a comprehensive foot health service, including:

  • nail surgery

  • podiatric management of foot pathology for patients with the following conditions: diabetes, vascular, oncology, rheumatology and renal disease

  • musculo-skeletal conditions/ biomechanics – the treatment of mechanical foot problems with special appliances or insoles

  • Integrated Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service (ICATS).

The Royal College of Podiatry
Quartz House
207 Providence Square,

Mill Street
London SE1 2EW
Tel: 020 7234 8620

Email:
Website: www.cop.org.uk

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