I recently went for podiatry treatment because I have fallen arches and have lived with insoles I got from a physio for years. These do a half job as they are not made to measure so I decided I would go privately for a consultation whilst I was waiting on my NHS appointment in the Forth Valley area coming through the door.
My care was so diverse. I understand you get what you pay for but I couldn't believe the difference.
The NHS care I got was so basic.
Privately I got the fallen arch measured on each foot and was told I could get a regular insole built up to suit each foot and I shouldn't need to change my footwear to suit an insole and with the NHS I was given an insole out of the cupboard and told it would do the job because I shouldn't need any other support than what I was given and if I did need more support I should change my shoes (I don't wear very adventurous shoes as it is).
I have been wearing the insoles now for a short period of time and get worse pain from them than I did from my old ones so im back to square one again and wearing my old insoles.
I asked about getting the arches in my feet measured and getting specific insoles built up so my feet sit properly but was told I would have to wait and see how I got on with these first. I said at the time I couldn't feel any support in the new insoles but was told again I didn't need much support, even though at the start of the appointment I was told my arches were severely fallen and it would be very bad to carry on how I was.
The appointment was strange and I felt like I got no information just a few exercises. I asked why my feet were like this and some advice on this as I was curious as to why my feet are in this state and was told its just how you are.
I would have liked more detailed information and thorough service. I don't blame the NHS podiatrist because im sure there are limited resources, but more thorough care would ensure patients are not back using the NHS time and time again.
"Would have liked more thorough care"
About: NHS Forth Valley NHS Forth Valley
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