Identifying problems before they become serious complications
Every resident deserves more than routine foot care.
At every visit, our HCPC registered podiatrists complete a structured foot health assessment designed to identify early signs of deterioration, clinical risk and emerging foot health concerns.
Many serious foot health problems begin with subtle changes that can easily go unnoticed. Early identification allows timely intervention, helping to prevent avoidable pain, infection, wounds, reduced mobility and hospital admissions.
Our approach is built on a simple principle:
The earlier a problem is identified, the easier it is to manage.
Regular foot health assessments help identify risks before they become complications.
What Do We Assess?
Vascular Health
Assessment of circulation and blood supply to the feet through pedal pulse checks and clinical observation, helping identify signs of peripheral arterial disease and other circulatory concerns.
Arrhythmia Screening
As part of our vascular assessment, we assess pulse rhythm and can identify irregularities that may indicate an underlying cardiac arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation. Where concerns are identified, appropriate escalation and referral recommendations are made.
Diabetic Foot Risk
Residents living with diabetes are assessed for factors associated with ulceration, infection and amputation risk, helping ensure problems are identified and managed as early as possible.
Skin Integrity
Inspection of the feet and lower limbs for signs of infection, pressure damage, tissue breakdown, fissures, maceration and other skin-related concerns.
Pressure & Ulceration Risk
Assessment of pressure areas, corns, callus and foot deformities that may increase the risk of ulceration or wound development.
Pain & Comfort
Identification of foot pain, painful nails, corns, callus and other conditions that may affect comfort, mobility and quality of life.
Footwear Assessment
Observation of footwear-related issues that may contribute to pain, pressure damage, instability or falls risk.
Mobility & Falls-Related Factors
Assessment of foot health factors known to affect balance, gait and mobility.
Research has demonstrated a clear relationship between foot health and falls risk. Studies have shown that podiatry-led interventions can reduce falls by up to 36% in older adults, highlighting the important role foot health plays in maintaining mobility and independence.
Lower Limb Observation
Assessment of the ankles and lower legs for signs of oedema, vascular compromise, skin breakdown and lower limb wounds.
Why Is This Important?
Many of the most significant foot health complications can be prevented through early identification and intervention.
Regular foot health assessments help identify:
• Pressure damage before wounds develop
• Diabetic foot complications
• Infection and skin integrity concerns
• Circulatory problems
• Falls-related foot health risks
• Pain affecting mobility
• Footwear-related issues
• Conditions requiring clinical escalation or referral
By taking a structured and consistent approach, we help care providers demonstrate proactive management of foot health risk while supporting safer, more effective resident care.
Good foot health is not simply about preventing problems in the feet.
It helps protect mobility, independence, comfort and quality of life.