Toenail Cutting
- Location: Age UK South Gloucestershire
- Price: Costs may vary
Age UK South Gloucestershire
67 High Street
Thornbury
BRISTOL
Avon
BS35 2AW
United Kingdom
Email: Info@ageuksouthglos.org.uk
Telephone: 01454 411707
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/southgloucestershire/our-services/
Toenails don't stop growing and they can cause difficulties if they are not regularly cut. Long toenails have contributed to falls and unfortunately, hospitalisation.
Age UK South Gloucestershire offers a basic toenail cutting service to over 55s.
The service is provided by friendly, fully trained staff and can enhance a person's mobility and comfort. You can join the service on a short term basis or for as long as you need it.
Who can use this service?
You may be interested in this clinic based service if you are aged 55 or over and:
- are unable to hold clippers
- are unable to bend down
- are unable to reach your feet
- have little strength in your hands
We can also cut toenails for clients who are diabetic or for those with dementia.
If you are diabetic it is essential that you have had a foot check with your surgery in the last 12 months and they have not identified any issues which would preclude your use of our service.
For clients with dementia it is desirable that they have a familiar person to accompany them during the appointment.
Medical Conditions
Some medical conditions (such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer), may put clients at higher risk of complications.
If you have any concerns about this or problems with the condition of your feet (including red hot swollen feet, circulatory issues, cramps, ulcers) you should consult your GP before making an application to join our service.
Frequency and length of Appointments
Appointments last approximately 25-30 minutes usually four times a year, that is every three months. Other options may be available.
What the Toenail Cutting Service does NOT offer
This is a toenail cutting service only, so we are unable to treat ingrown toenails, corns, bunions, callouses, hard skin or foot infections, or fingernails.
Clients with such conditions should seek advice from a podiatrist or chiropodist registered on the Health and Care Professions Council by visiting:
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/podiatrists-and-chiropodists/locationsearch/343
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/podiatrists-and-chiropodists/locationsearch/343
How to access this Service
To join the service you will need to fill in our simple application form which can be done online (link below for the application form
Alternatively, we are happy to send you an application form in the post.
Just call 01454 411707 (Option 1) or or email info@ageuksouthglos.org.uk
Once we have received your completed application form we will contact you to arrange your first appointment.