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Welcome to the Podiatry service for patients in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

The podiatry department has over 45 podiatrists supported by several podiatry clinical assistants/technicians and a team of clerical officers.

We offer a wide range of inpatient, outpatient and community services for both adults and children with various conditions and pathology affecting the foot and lower limb. These services are provided throughout Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Who do we work with?

Podiatry is defined as a field of healthcare devoted to the study and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, leg, knee, hip and spine. The role of the Podaitrist is to maintain and improve tissue viability, loco-motor function, to alleviate pain and reduce the impact of disability, increase and maintain mobility and independence and promoting health and well being for a wide range of patients.

Podiatrists are professionals responsible for:

• Patient assessment and risk classification
• Diagnosis
• Evaluation and treatment
• Empowerment
• Collaborative preventative strategies and health education
• Implementing evidence based practice

Contact Information

Podiatry Patient Management Centre
Podiatry Services
Cardiff Royal Infirmary
Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0SZ