Routine Skin and Nail Conditions

We provide treatment for foot and nail conditions for people with medical conditions that impact directly on their foot health that, for example, puts them at risk of developing a foot ulcer or an unhealing wound.

There is a clinical criteria that patients must meet in order to access our service.

Many simple foot or nail conditions can be self� treated, either by you, a relative, carer or friend.

Please note that the NHS does not provide treatment for the following conditions:

Nail Cutting � this is a social need, like brushing your teeth. This can be done by you, a relative, carer or friend or by visiting a nail bar or high street podiatrist.
Verruca � treatment for verruca is available form a pharmacist or private podiatrist.
Corns and Calluses - the NHS do not provide treatment for corns or calluses unless there is a medical condition that directly impacts on foot health. You can visit a private podiatrist or nail salon on the high street.
Fungal Nail Infection � the ONLY treatment option we offer is nail surgery. Fungal nail treatment is available from a pharmacist or via your GP.

Please see our advice leaflets below on self-managing basic foot conditions, including nail cutting.

You can refer yourself to our service by completing this self-referral form. Note that patients under the age of 18 must be referred by a GP or a health professional).