Children’s Podiatry
NHS Tayside RefGuide
Who to refer
Any child or young person under the age of 18 with a concern regarding:-
Pain or discomfort in their feet, legs or ankles i.e. flat feet and heel pain
Walking or running problems such as limping, difficulty walking or falling frequently
Foot injuries that are not improving or healing
Swelling, redness or warmth in the feet or ankles
Foot infections i.e. ingrown nails
Abnormal gait e.g. intoeing, out toeing and tip toe walking
Developmental milestones not being met
Soft tissue debridement
Who not to refer
Any child or young person under the age of 18 with a concern regarding:
Verruca’s unless affecting mobility
How to refer
Referrals from health professionals – use this document which is on our website on staffnet http://staffnet.tayside.scot.nhs.uk/NHSTaysideDocs/groups/podiatry/documents/documents/prod_350213.pdf
Self referrals from parents – Use this document which is on our website on staffnet http://staffnet.tayside.scot.nhs.uk/NHSTaysideDocs/groups/podiatry/documents/documents/prod_350212.pdf
GP to refer using SCI Gateway.
Specialty Description
Children & Young people’s podiatrists have specialist knowledge of the foot and lower limb development, gait and conditions that can affect mobility, posture and participation in everyday activities. We work closely with children and young people, their families and other health and education professionals to support optimal foot health and development.
Our aim is to help each child reach their full potential by identifying and managing any lower limb or foot problems that may impact comfort, movement or function. We provide both general information to promote healthy feet as well as specialist assessment and management for individual children and young people when needed.
Locality & Contact Information
Site | Address | Contact Information |
Angus |
Whitehills Health & Community Care Centre, 51, Station Road, Forfar, DD8 3DY
|
01307 475056 |
Dundee
|
Kings Park School, 5 Glenaffric Terrace, Dundee, DD3 8HF |
01307 475056 |
Perth |
Sunflower Centre, Perth Royal Infirmary Taymount Terrace, Perth, PH1 1NX |
01307 475056 |
Useful resources
NHST Children’s Podiatry Leaflet http://staffnet.tayside.scot.nhs.uk/NHSTaysideDocs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dDocName=PROD_391085&Rendition=web&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&noSaveAs=1
NICE (Flat Feet): Scenario: Flat feet in children | Management | Common musculoskeletal presentations in children | CKS | NICE
NICE (Curly Toes): Scenario: Curly toes in children | Management | Common musculoskeletal presentations in children | CKS | NICE
NICE (Heel Pain): Scenario: Heel pain in children | Management | Common musculoskeletal presentations in children | CKS | NICE
NICE (Tip-Toe Walking): Scenario: Tip toe walking | Management | Common musculoskeletal presentations in children | CKS | NICE