Podiatry
Podiatrists diagnose and treat abnormalities of the lower limb. They offer professional advice on preventing foot problems and care. In the NHS, they'll see many patients at high risk of amputation, such as those suffering from arthritis or diabetes.
To self refer to Podiatry, visit the link below where you can download a referral form and find out more information about the service they provide:
Podiatry - NHS Orkney
Address:
Podiatry Department
Outpatients A
The Balfour
Foreland Road
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1NZ
Telephone: 01856 888136
Physiotherapy
Self-referral for Physiotherapy has become more widely practiced enhancing the service available to patients, making it more convenient for people with long-term conditions who know what treatment they need. Please complete a Self Referral to Physiotherapy Form and return to the address shown below.
Address:
Physiotherapy
The Balfour
Foreland Road
Kirkwall
KW15 1NZ
Telephone: 01856 888231
Children's physiotherapy or Children's Occupational Therapy
You can also self refer a child to Children's Physiotherapy or Children's Occupational Therapy.
Anyone under 18 can now refer themselves for Physiotherapy or Children's Occupational Therapy, or be referred by a parent or carer, if they feel they have a problem. Please complete a Self Referral to Children's Physiotherapy Form or a Self Referral to Children's Occupational Therapy Form and return to the address shown below.
The advantages of self-referrals include:
Please return your completed referral form to the address shown below:
Address:
Peedie Sea Children's Centre
Pickaquoy Loan
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1BZ
Telephone: 01856 885593