A mobile podiatry service for you at your place of residence, whether in the comfort of your own home, respite and transitional care or even if you are in hospital.
We have extensive experience in providing podiatry care both in the clinical setting and in the home. We work around you to make it as comfortable as possible, whether you need to stay in bed or sit in a certain position – we do our best to accommodate.
Our Home Visit Podiatry Services:
Footwear Assessment & Prescriptions
We work with many local footwear distributors to select the best footwear for your footwear needs. We also write scripts for custom footwear to be created.
Orthotic Therapy & Prescriptions
We have the tools to mould your feet at your home. This allows us to create a unique script for our supplies to build a custom orthotic for you.
Other Home Visit Services:
- Diabetes Foot assessment (Dopler, Ulcers)
- General Foot/Nail Care
- Nail cut
- Dry skin
- Info on moisturiser types
- Foot grinding
- Wound/Ulcer Management
- Corn Care
- Callous Care
- Bunions
- Blistered and Thickened Nails
- Warts
- Fungal Nails
- Achilles Pain
Home Visit FAQs:
Who is eligible for booking home visit appointments?
Anyone is eligible for a home visit podiatry appointment.
How Do I Get This Service?
For more details on our service, please call our Contact Centre – we’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call
0415 914 002How long will the appointment take?
A standard appointment is approximately 20 – 40 mins.
Where do you offer home visits? What suburbs do you visit?
We work from Gabbadah to Bicton and go to Ellenbrook and Eden Hill. We can also visit nursing homes, group homes, hospitals, aged care, retirement villages and respite accommodation.
Do I need a referral for a home visit?
No, you do not need a referral from a GP before our home visit appointments.
Are home visit appointments covered by insurance or Medicare?
Medicare rebate available with an Enhanced Primary Care Plan for Podiatry from a GP. Appointments are eligible to be covered by private health. Couple and group discounts are also available.
People can pay direct debit (the day before appt) or over the phone. We bill to the companies listed on flyers but we will always accept new companies to become providers for. Private health can cover some of the visits. Cash payment is also accepted.
How do I need to prepare for my home visit?
Patients don’t need to do anything to prepare for a home visit appointment. We can treat them on any regular chair.
How often should I book home visits?
Home visit appointments work best if we see you every 6-10 weeks.
