Feet are easy to overlook — until something goes wrong. In care homes, foot problems are incredibly common, yet they’re often under-recognised and under-treated. For many residents, issues with their feet aren’t just uncomfortable; they can affect mobility, independence, dignity,…
Imagine moving a loved one into a care home. You’ve ticked the boxes for medical needs, social support, meals, safety. You assume—because this is the UK—that their healthcare will be covered by the NHS. Then comes the surprise: foot care,…
A step by step guide to establish safe and effective foot health services across the care home sector
We delve into the current issues with foot care in the care home industry.