Who can refer to us

Who can refer to us and how

Access to the service requires a referral from the following:

• GP – Your GP can directly refer you to our service. This may be done electronically by “e-referral” or letter
• Practice Nurse – In some GP practices a nurse may assess you and refer directly to the department
• Podiatrist – We strive to work closely with our colleagues and they can directly refer into the service. Often you may see a musculoskeletal specialist Podiatrist before referred for surgery.
• Physiotherapist – Often you may be seen by a physiotherapist within your GP practice, within a separate Musculoskeletal Triage team or perhaps independently.
• Another Hospital Consultant – Sometimes other Hospital based consultant may choose to refer you, for example a Rheumatologist, Orthopaedic surgeon or a Consultant looking after your diabetes.

If you have any question relating to a referral please contact us:

Department of Podiatric Surgery
Vaughan Building
Ruckhall Lane
Belmont
Hereford
HR2 9RP

Tel: 01432363902

Email: podiatric.surgery@wvt.nhs.uk