Referrals
A Structured, Consultant-Led Approach To Foot & Ankle Care
Referrals are welcomed from GPs, podiatrists, physiotherapists, orthotists, osteopaths, sports clinicians, and other healthcare professionals seeking specialist input for their patients.
The Foot-Doctor Right Path provides a clear, structured approach to diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment for patients with foot and ankle conditions.
It is designed to support both referrers and patients by ensuring clarity, appropriate investigation, and a defined plan forward.
Why Refer To The Right Path
The Right Path offers a consultant-led framework that ensures patients are assessed thoroughly, with a clear diagnosis established before treatment decisions are made.
This approach supports appropriate use of investigations, avoids unnecessary interventions, and provides patients with a structured plan aligned to their symptoms, diagnosis, and stage of recovery.
Where required, patients have access to both non-surgical and surgical treatment options, delivered within a consistent, evidence-based pathway.
What You Can Expect
A Clear, Structured Approach That Supports Both You And Your Patient
Clarity In The Private Referral Pathway
Referring into private practice for foot and ankle conditions is not always straightforward.
There can be uncertainty around whether podiatry, physiotherapy, or orthopaedic input is most appropriate.
The Right Path removes decision burden by providing a structured, consultant-led assessment and simplifying referrals.
Support For Complex Or Non-Progressing Patients
For patients who are not progressing as expected or whose diagnosis remains unclear, the Right Path provides direct access to specialist assessment without multiple referral steps.
It also offers valuable reassurance for patients who are improving but would benefit from confirmation that they are on the right track.
Clear Communication And Continuity Of Care
A structured summary of findings and management is provided following the assessment.
This supports continuity and shared understanding between clinicians.
The Right Path is designed to maintain clear communication throughout.
Ensuring patients receive coordinated and consistent care.
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Simple, Direct Referral Options
Patients can be referred directly using the secure referral system below.
This allows all relevant clinical information to be shared efficiently and ensures timely triage and booking.
Alternatively, referrals can be made via email if preferred.
What Happens Next
We Contact Your Patient
Following your referral, Foot-Doctor contacts your patient and guides them through The Right Path.
Beginning with a structured consultation to understand their condition and clarify the most appropriate next steps.
Investigations & Personalised Blueprint Management Plan
Where appropriate, further investigations are arranged, and a clear management plan is provided, ensuring both patient and referrer have a defined route forward.
Your Next Step
If you would like to refer a patient for a specialist foot and ankle assessment, you can do so directly using the referral link.
For clinicians interested in ongoing collaboration, case discussion, and shared learning, you can also join the Clinical Network.