Podiatry (Foot Health)

Podiatry is a relatively new term for the treatment of foot disorders. Pod is Greek for foot and iatros, doctor - hence the name Podiatrist or foot doctor!

Each week the Podiatry service holds more than 160 sessions in local health centres and clinics as well as providing treatment in nursing and residential settings and in the homes of housebound patients.

All our Podiatrists are State Registered whilst their Assistants either hold or are working towards qualifications from the professional body, the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Choose from the list below to find out further information regarding a specific Podiatry service.

• Eligibility
• Treatment
• Associated Problems (Biomechanics)
• Services for People with Diabetes
• Specialist Foot Wear Provision
• Foot Health Education
• Clinical Governance
• Podiatry Students

Referral to Podiatry

You can be referred by your GP or you can fill in a referral form from one of the local health centres.

Help and Advice

As an integral part of their appointment with the Podiatrist, each patient is offered help and advice to minimise the risk of future foot health problems.

For more information please contact:
The Department of Podiatry
Third Floor, Lever Chambers Centre for Health, Ashburner Street, Bolton, BL1 1SQ
Telephone 01204 46 2666.