Service

Podiatry Surgery - Swanage Hospital

What does it do?

Minor nail surgery under local anaesthetic.

Service Delivery Area

Swanage Community Hospital

What are the service opening times?

Surgery takes place on one Tuesday morning per month.

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

Please refer by letter direct to Swanage Hospital Day Surgery Unit.

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?
  • Sugical removal of the toe nail (total or partial).
Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

Ingrowing toe nails.

Who will I see?

Mr J Hepworth, Podiatrist

As a patient, how do I access services?

Your GP can refer you to this service.  If you are already under the care of a podiatrist, they can also refer you.

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?
Do you have information for Carers?

An information booklet is available from the Day Surgery Unit.

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

The surgery is performed in the Day Surgery Unit at Swanage Hospital on one Tuesday per month.

Who can I contact to find out more?

Day Surgery Unit - 01929 475008

Admin Office - 01929 475047