Invitation to our diabetic patients

As part of your regular diabetes care, we invite you to book an appointment for your annual foot check with one of our health care assistants . These checks are part of you annual diabetic review.

What is a foot check?

This is a simple, quick and painless assessment where the Health care assistant will:

• Examine the skin, nails and shape of your feet
• Check your circulation and sensation using a small piece of equipment
• Offer advice on how to look after your feet and reduce your risk of future problems

Why do we do foot checks?

People living with diabetes can develop reduced feeling (neuropathy) or poor blood flow (vascular problems) in their feet, which can lead to ulcers, infection or more serious complications.

The risks of not having a foot check

If foot problems are not detected early, they may progress to create serious outcomes — including ulceration, infection or in worst-case scenarios amputation. Public health data suggests our amputation rates in Bristol are about 4 times higher than the national average

By taking part in the annual foot check, you increase the chance of keeping your feet healthy, spotting problems early and reducing the risk of serious complications including amputation.

How to arrange an appointment

Please contact the surgery on 0117 944 9750 and ask to book a routine treatment room appointment with a Health care assistant.