About Podiatry
Podiatry is the diagnosis and treatment of foot problems. Community health podiatrists treat children and adult clients giving priority to those with diabetes, arthritis, skin or nail disease.
What your podiatrist can do:
- nail surgery
- diabetes foot assessment and education
- treat bunions and corns, skin and nail disease
- assesses the way you walk and recommend footwear or a shoe insert to correct problems
- work with you to help you manage your condition in the long term
- suggest treatment options to make your feet, ankles and legs healthier
Who can use the service?
Any person of any age can access services. You can enquire yourself or be referred by your doctor, health worker or other service. Priority is given to those with special needs, low income or chronic health conditions.
We ask many of our clients to attend a Foot Care Education session before attending an appointment. The aim of this 1.5 hour session is to provide you with the skills and resources to manage your own foot health and so that you are prepared to get the most from your podiatry appointment.
Where is the service available?
Frankston, Hastings, Mornington, Rosebud
How to access this service
All enquiries should be made through the Access Worker at your nearest site.
|
Frankston |
Ph: 9784 8100 |
Fax: 9784 8149 |
|
Hastings |
Ph: 5971 9100 |
Fax: 5971 9106 |
|
Mornington |
Ph: 5970 2000 |
Fax: 5975 8257 |
|
Rosebud |
Ph: 5986 9250 |
Fax: 5986 9251 |
Cost
No charge for children 12-18 years of age
Concession Card Holders $8.30
Non-Concession Card Holders $12.70
Difficult or the inability to pay will not be a barrier to receiving treatment or service
