Chiropody (Foot Care)

Chiropodists help people take care of their feet. They work with people of all ages. They help older people and people with disabilities stay active and independent.

Chiropodists can help with:

• Pain in your feet

• Hard skin or corns

• Verrucas

• Ingrown toenails

• Arthritis in your feet

They can also help if you have trouble walking or keeping your balance.

You might need to see a chiropodist if:

• Your feet hurt

• You find it hard to walk

• You have problems with the skin or nails on your feet

How to Get Help

You can:

• Ask your GP (doctor) to refer you to a chiropodist

• Use the online self-referral form on the North Tees Trust website. Scroll down on the page and find "Online referral form."

How long you wait depends on:

• How serious the problem is

• How busy the service is