http://www.footanswers.co.uk/ en-gb Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:15:12 GMT http://www.footanswers.co.uk/News/August-2007/Reduced-foot-care-for-the-elderly.aspx http://www.footanswers.co.uk/News/August-2007/Reduced-foot-care-for-the-elderly.aspx Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:40:34 GMT A study by Age Concern has shown a reduction in podiatry services for those over 65 and that:- - 1 in 3 people over 65 years old can't manage their own toe nails - 1 in 5 struggle to walk more than 200 metres without discomfort and having to stop Most NHS podiatry services no longer provide toenail cutting services for people when their general health is good. (So they do not have reduced circulation, reduced feeling in their feet or gross deformities.) Age is no longer seen as reason to have your nails and feet cared for. With private podiatry care costing between £15-30, many are finding this too expensive and their feet are becoming neglected and nail overgrown. To a person whose mobility may already be effected long and overgrown nail can lead to a tripping hazard and the risk of a nasty fall. Budgets within all NHS services are continually being reduced with savings having to be made. Unless services such as podiatry are provided with more funding by the departent of health, the possibility of providing services to all will continue to be difficult. http://www.footanswers.co.uk/News/July-2007/Foot-Answers-launching-in-Summer-2007.aspx http://www.footanswers.co.uk/News/July-2007/Foot-Answers-launching-in-Summer-2007.aspx Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:33:36 GMT Coming in Summer 2007, a new website giving a wealth of information about foot problems and podiatry advice - maintained by a qualified UK Podiatrist. We'll be covering topics including ingrown toenails, gout, neuroma, heel pain, flat foot, hammer toe, shin splints, foot orthotics, fitting footwear, foot corns and callus - and more.