Allied Healthcare Professional Information & Referral Form
This is a specialist outpatient planned care service. Patients referred into this service must meet our eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
We do not accept referrals for the following conditions unless the patient has a moderate to high-risk medical condition.
- Routine Nail Cutting
- Verrucae
- Chilblains
- Cracked Heels
- Fungal Nails
- Annual Diabetic Checks for low-risk patients (this should be completed by the GP Practice)
We do not offer a routine nail cutting service.
Home visits will only be arranged in exceptional circumstances. e.g., bed bound, end of life care or where an individual requires hoisting.
Diabetes Pathway
If your patient has diabetes and presents with new foot ulceration, a unilateral swollen foot plus neuropathy, or requires an urgent vascular review, please do not complete the referral form. You must follow the Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) Diabetes Pathway.
Referral Form
If you are a healthcare professional (GP or AHP) who wants to refer a patient to the Community Podiatry Service, please complete the online referral form below.