The diabetes foot clinic provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment for foot problems caused by diabetes.
We see both outpatients and inpatients at West Suffolk Hospital.
On this page
- Where to find us
- Accessibility information
- Opening hours
- Contact the diabetes foot clinic
- Referrals
- Your appointment - what to expect
Where to find us
We are located in the Diabetes Centre, which is near ward G3, on the ground floor at West Suffolk Hospital.
Accessibility information
- Accessibility support at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust including information about interpreters, accessible formats and help during your visit
- AccessAble guide to the Diabetes Centre with detailed information about entrances and accessible facilities
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays: Closed
Contact the diabetes foot clinic
Telephone: 01284 713048
If we cannot answer immediately, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Referrals
Healthcare professional referrals
Referrals can be made by any healthcare professional by emailing: DiabetesFootClinic@wsh.nhs.uk
Please include:
- details of the current foot concern
- clinical photographs where possible
- three pieces of patient identifiable information
- full medical history
- a current medications list
Patient self-referral
Patients can refer themselves by calling: 01284 713048
You will be able to speak with a member of the team.
Routine podiatry care
The Diabetes Foot Clinic does not provide routine podiatry care (e.g. nail cutting). For this, please visit Podiatry – Suffolk GP Federation or speak with your GP Practice.
To learn more about diabetes and foot health please visit Diabetes and feet | Foot problems | Diabetes UK
Your appointment - what to expect
During your appointment you may be seen by more than one member of the team, including:
- Diabetes specialist podiatrists
- Diabetes consultants
- Diabetes specialist nurses
- Vascular specialist nurses
- Healthcare assistants
- Vascular surgeons
- Orthopaedic surgeons
At your appointment we may need to undertake/perform:
- A full medical history
- Wound care which may include debridement and application of a dressing
- Tests and investigations such as x-ray, wound swab and blood tests
- Fitting of specialist footwear
What to bring to your appointment
- A list of current medications, including any antibiotics you may be taking
- A snack and drink
- Any medication you need to take during the appointment.