Podiatric surgery. A cost-effective solution for reducing elective waits
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Elective care
podiatric surgery
NHS
Podiatric surgeons are well placed to assist NHS Trusts and wider referral pathways with the backlog of foot and ankle referrals and surgical caseload due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Podiatric Surgery services within each health region are essential services to keep the ageing population mobile and active, addressing current physical and mental health priorities.
Allied health professionals are ideally placed to break down traditional barriers between hospital and community services, delivering innovative models of tackling long waits, and can drive integration across social care boundaries.
Download RCPod's policy position: Podiatric sugery. A cost-effective solution for reducing elective waits (October 2021)Allied health professionals are ideally placed to break down traditional barriers between hospital and community services, delivering innovative models of tackling long waits, and can drive integration across social care boundaries.