Podiatry Department

Podiatry Team

The Podiatry Team consists of consultant, principal, specialist and hospital podiatrists. All of our podiatrists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Members of the team have undertaken post-graduate training in a variety of clinical specialities, non-medical independent prescribing and clinical research methods.

What do we do?

Within the hospital or secondary care settings this is specialised and includes research based work. We also educate and train any external and internal qualified health care practitioners and students from numerous backgrounds. For more information please contact the Head of Profession.

We offer a wide range of services associated with medical conditions affecting the feet. These are:

Diabetic Limb Salvage Service (acute wounds)
Diabetes foot clinic
Musculoskeletal disorders and rheumatic diseases
Rheumatology Foot and Ankle Ultrasound Clinic
Complex Foot and Ankle Surgery Assessment Clinic
Vascular and renal complications
Nail surgery
High Risk and Foot Ulcer Clinics
Scleroderma Digital Ulcer Service
In patient service
Non Profit NHS staff podiatry services at LGI
Clinical research for patient benefit

All our LTHT patient services are based at St James’s Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital, and the staff podiatry service is held at LGI.

Podiatrists in these clinics provide diagnoses, referral for further investigations, as well as palliative and physical treatment including orthotic therapy and prescribing of medication.

For further information about the role of podiatrists and the treatments that they offer please visit the Royal College of Podiatrists Podiatry

Only patients who are under the care of specialties and/or consultants within LTHT can be referred to our department.