First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Podiatry Appointments Now Available!

We’re now offering appointments with a podiatrist through our First Contact Practitioner service for a range of foot and ankle issues, including:

✅ What We Can Help With:

Nail & Skin Problems

• Ingrown or painful toenails
• Fungal infections
• Corns, callus, and verrucae
• Foot rashes
• Non-healing wounds or ulcers (including for diabetic patients)

Infections & Circulatory Concerns

• Bacterial or fungal skin infections
• Swelling in foot or ankle
• Changes in foot colour or temperature
• Sudden decline in foot health impacting daily life

Muscular & Mechanical Pain

• Foot and ankle pain
• Mobility issues due to mechanical changes

📞 To book an appointment, call the surgery on 01207 232384 and ask for a First Contact Podiatry appointment.

🚫 Exclusion Criteria – You cannot be seen under this service if:

• You are acutely or systemically unwell (e.g. sepsis)
• You are under 16 years of age
• Your issue is medication-related (e.g. reviews or queries)
• You are housebound or require a home visit
• You already have active podiatry care with County Durham & Darlington NHS
• You need routine nail care for non-pathological nails
• You prefer not to be seen by a First Contact Practitioner

This service helps you access specialist foot care quickly—no GP referral required if you meet the criteria.

Let us help you stay on your feet! 👣