Leaflet Details
| Title | Diabetes Hot Foot Clinic |
| Department | Diabetes |
| Author(s) | Hot Foot Clinic |
| Review Date | January 2024 |
| Next Review | January 2026 |
| Download | A5 Booklet PDF |
| Accessibility Options | Click on the Recite Me button to show our accessibility resources |
Patient Information
Why have you been referred to our clinic?
Our diabetes hot clinic sees patients who have diabetes or have pre-diabetes with a foot ulcer.
Foot ulcers need to be treated very quickly to stop more serious problems later on. Someone will ring you to arrange your appointment and it is really important that you attend. If you cannot attend, please phone 01784 884351 or email
We run clinics every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at St Peter’s Hospital Main Outpatients Area 3. Your appointment slot will last for up to one hour. If you require tests or scans, you may need to stay longer so please make sure you allow enough time.
Our car parks can be quite busy so please factor in extra time to find a parking space.
What to bring with you?
Please bring a list of your current medications and glucometer (if you have one) or your diary of blood glucose readings.
Who will you see?
You will see a Diabetes / Wound Care Specialist Podiatrist and a Specialist Diabetes Nurse.
What will happen in the appointment?
We will ask you about your medical history and check your diabetes control.
We will carry out a full assessment of your foot and decide on the best treatment. If needed, our Specialist Podiatrist will dress your foot and give you advice on how to look after it.
We may need to take some swabs, refer you for x-rays or ask you to take antibiotics.
Our Specialist Diabetes Nurse can help with your diabetes, giving you advice on how to better manage your blood sugar levels, reviewing your medications or telling you about different treatments.
What happens next?
We will decide with you on the best treatment for you and your foot condition, referring you to the right service to look after your ulcer. This may be back to your GP, Practice nurse, District nurse, or to your local Community Podiatry Wound Clinic.
We may also ask you to come to our Multi-Disciplinary Specialist Foot Clinic for a follow-up appointment.
