NHS Ayrshire and CVO East Ayrshire - ‘Feet First – Podiatry Services in East Ayrshire’

What is 'Feet First – Podiatry Services in East Ayrshire'?

'Feet First' is a service that helps with foot care. They have experts called podiatrists. They work in East Ayrshire.

If your feet hurt or you need help with your toenails, you can visit them.

You can ask a friend to help call them or use a computer to find out more.

How can I see a foot doctor in East Ayrshire?

If your feet hurt or you need help with your feet, you can see a foot doctor. Foot doctors are called podiatrists. Here is how you can see a podiatrist in East Ayrshire:

• Ask your doctor to help you. Your doctor can tell the podiatrist about you.
• You can call the podiatry service and ask for help.
• Someone in your family or a friend can help you with a phone call or filling out forms.

Some helpful tools:

• Use a computer or tablet to find phone numbers online.
• Ask for easy-to-read sheets from the podiatry office.

Remember to tell them if you need extra help, like someone to explain things slowly.

Who can use foot doctor services?

Foot doctors help with problems in your feet and toes. You can use their services if you have:

• Sore or hurt in your feet
• Foot problems because of diabetes
• Old age and have trouble with feet
• Shoes that hurt your feet

If you are not sure if you can use a foot doctor, ask a grown-up or a nurse to help you find out. They can also use a phone to call the foot doctor's office.

What problems do podiatry services help with?

Do I need a note from my doctor to use the service?

Do you have to pay for foot doctor help?

Where can you find foot care services?

To help understand:

• Podiatry means foot care.
• Podiatrists are doctors for your feet.

Try these steps to find foot care services:

• Ask a friend or family member for help.
• Use a map app on a phone or computer.
• Look for signs at your local doctor's office or hospital.

How do I book a time to see someone?

Here are ways to book a time:

• Call us: You can use a phone to talk to us and set a time.
• Online: Use a computer or tablet to visit our website and book a time.
• In person: Visit us and we can help you book a time at the desk.

If you need help, ask a friend or family member. They can help you call, use the computer, or go with you.

What to Bring to Your Foot Doctor Appointment

Here is a list of things you should bring:

• Your medical history – This is information about your past health. It can be notes from other doctors.
• Your current medications – Bring a list of the medicine you are taking. This helps the doctor know what you take.
• Your health insurance card – This is your card that helps pay for your doctor visit.
• Comfortable shoes – Bring shoes that fit well. The doctor may want to look at them.

Ask a family member or a friend to come with you if you need help.

Use a notebook to write down questions you have before the appointment. This helps you remember what to ask.

How often should I visit a foot doctor?

You should see a foot doctor when:

• Your feet hurt.
• You have a problem with toenails.
• You have cuts or sores that don't heal.
• Your shoes feel too tight.

Most people see a foot doctor once a year. If you have diabetes or foot problems, see them more often.

Ask someone for help, like a family member, or use a calendar to remember your visits.

How long is a visit to the doctor?

A visit to the doctor usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. This means you will talk to the doctor for this time.

If you need help with the visit, you can:

• Take a friend or family member with you.
• Write down questions you have before you go.
• Ask the doctor to explain things simply.

What should I do if my foot hurts a lot?

If your foot hurts a lot, or if there is a problem that needs help fast, you should ask an adult to help you.

Here are some simple steps you can follow:

• Tell someone you trust, like a parent or teacher.
• If it hurts to walk, try to rest your foot and not use it.
• If your foot is swollen, you can try putting something cold on it for a few minutes.
• You might need to see a doctor, so ask an adult to help you get to one.

There are things that can help you:

• You can use a smartphone to call a doctor.
• You can use a computer to search for more information.

Can kids go to the foot doctor?

Can someone come help me at home?

What foot care tips should I follow?

What is 'Feet First – Podiatry Services in East Ayrshire'?

'Feet First' is a service that helps with foot care. They have experts called podiatrists. They work in East Ayrshire.

If your feet hurt or you need help with your toenails, you can visit them.

You can ask a friend to help call them or use a computer to find out more.

How can I see a foot doctor in East Ayrshire?

If your feet hurt or you need help with your feet, you can see a foot doctor. Foot doctors are called podiatrists. Here is how you can see a podiatrist in East Ayrshire:

• Ask your doctor to help you. Your doctor can tell the podiatrist about you.
• You can call the podiatry service and ask for help.
• Someone in your family or a friend can help you with a phone call or filling out forms.

Some helpful tools:

• Use a computer or tablet to find phone numbers online.
• Ask for easy-to-read sheets from the podiatry office.

Remember to tell them if you need extra help, like someone to explain things slowly.

Who can use foot doctor services?

Foot doctors help with problems in your feet and toes. You can use their services if you have:

• Sore or hurt in your feet
• Foot problems because of diabetes
• Old age and have trouble with feet
• Shoes that hurt your feet

If you are not sure if you can use a foot doctor, ask a grown-up or a nurse to help you find out. They can also use a phone to call the foot doctor's office.

What problems do podiatry services help with?

Do I need a note from my doctor to use the service?

Do you have to pay for foot doctor help?

Where can you find foot care services?

To help understand:

• Podiatry means foot care.
• Podiatrists are doctors for your feet.

Try these steps to find foot care services:

• Ask a friend or family member for help.
• Use a map app on a phone or computer.
• Look for signs at your local doctor's office or hospital.

How do I book a time to see someone?

Here are ways to book a time:

• Call us: You can use a phone to talk to us and set a time.
• Online: Use a computer or tablet to visit our website and book a time.
• In person: Visit us and we can help you book a time at the desk.

If you need help, ask a friend or family member. They can help you call, use the computer, or go with you.

What to Bring to Your Foot Doctor Appointment

Here is a list of things you should bring:

• Your medical history – This is information about your past health. It can be notes from other doctors.
• Your current medications – Bring a list of the medicine you are taking. This helps the doctor know what you take.
• Your health insurance card – This is your card that helps pay for your doctor visit.
• Comfortable shoes – Bring shoes that fit well. The doctor may want to look at them.

Ask a family member or a friend to come with you if you need help.

Use a notebook to write down questions you have before the appointment. This helps you remember what to ask.

How often should I visit a foot doctor?

You should see a foot doctor when:

• Your feet hurt.
• You have a problem with toenails.
• You have cuts or sores that don't heal.
• Your shoes feel too tight.

Most people see a foot doctor once a year. If you have diabetes or foot problems, see them more often.

Ask someone for help, like a family member, or use a calendar to remember your visits.

How long is a visit to the doctor?

A visit to the doctor usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. This means you will talk to the doctor for this time.

If you need help with the visit, you can:

• Take a friend or family member with you.
• Write down questions you have before you go.
• Ask the doctor to explain things simply.

What should I do if my foot hurts a lot?

If your foot hurts a lot, or if there is a problem that needs help fast, you should ask an adult to help you.

Here are some simple steps you can follow:

• Tell someone you trust, like a parent or teacher.
• If it hurts to walk, try to rest your foot and not use it.
• If your foot is swollen, you can try putting something cold on it for a few minutes.
• You might need to see a doctor, so ask an adult to help you get to one.

There are things that can help you:

• You can use a smartphone to call a doctor.
• You can use a computer to search for more information.

Can kids go to the foot doctor?

Can someone come help me at home?

What foot care tips should I follow?