Chiropody / Foot care for OAP's

[eihpos]

I seem to think I have read somewhere that this treatment if free for pensioners and free home visits are available when they reach a certain age. Am I right or have I dream't it?
How and where do I find out more?

Thank-you

[trt]

Its free in my area if you are 60 or over.

If you have a local hospital try there, if not ask at your doctors surgery.

[Rosetta]

I think it depends on the area you live, your best bet is to check with your GP or a local chiropodist would also be able to advise if they offer this service.
I'm almost sure that in my area it is only available on the NHS to pensioners who have specific medical conditions such as diabetes but again your GPs surgery would be able to advise

Good luck

[Ethel]

This suggests that chiropody for foot problems is free regardless of age:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HealthAndWellBeing /HealthServices/PractitionersAndServices/DG_10 036767

[BillySugger]

That may be the theory Ethel , I have very painful problems with my feet , according to my doctor the wait would be over a year .
As I'm planning on a visit to Greece, where I used to live (& get full one hour treatment - corns, ingrowing toenails the lot for 25 Euro) before then , I don't think I'll bother .

[joannie10]

my elderly parents both get free treatment here in Scotland but I think that is because they are diabetic. One of the local hospitals has a clinic that they visit every couple of months, they dont get home visits.

[LoftyLottie]

It depends on the area you live whether it is free for pensioners and there are usually huge waits at NHS chiropody clinics. I believe disabled people can get free care, but still have long waits.

My elderly mother has to pay privately - about �16.00 every six weeks or so.

[phylkat]

FREE?? No way......

Even "Age Concern" Charge �15 just to cut your toenails.

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