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Health alert: COVID-19

COVID-19 Alert: We are currently at GREEN traffic light level - there is no restriction for coming to hospital to receive healthcare. Visitors are currently welcome at Metro South Health facilities, and are asked to help keep patients safe by maintaining physical distancing where possible and practising hand hygiene. See visitor restrictions and the latest Queensland Government information. [18 January 2023].

High Risk Foot Service

We provide comprehensive care to adults with:

  • current foot ulcers
  • peripheral vascular disease
  • peripheral neuropathy
  • previous foot ulceration and/or amputation.

The High Risk Foot Service has skilled podiatrists with access to nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, social workers, physiotherapists and medical specialists. We will work with you to:

  • improve your knowledge and understanding of your foot or lower limb condition
  • provide education, resources and advice about chronic disease
  • improve your self-confidence and enable you to self-manage your condition
  • promote a better sense of health and independence across your whole life.

A referral is required from your GP, medical specialists, hospital or allied health practitioner.

Last updated 29 January 2020
Last reviewed 11 April 2015