Community Orthoptic Service.

Descriptions

Nottingham City CCG invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver community podiatry services under a lead provider model incorporating core podiatry, domiciliary, high level biomechanics, specialist podiatry and podiatric surgery.Aims of the Service:The aim of the service is to provide an integrated podiatry service in the community for patients with more urgent and routine podiatry needs. In particular, the following will be included within the service:— single point of access and clinical triage,— urgent referral into hospital based MDT clinic within 24 hours,— provision of a specialist podiatry service to see patients within 5 working days to prevent further deterioration and offer more regular follow up,— provision of a routine podiatry service seeing patients within 30 working days— provision of community-based podiatric surgery with on-site x-ray facilities with a 12 -week referral to treatment target— education and training to GP practices regarding a.