Foot Clinic at South Gippsland Hospital
Basic nail care for seniors provided by Enrolled Nurses.
What we do
South Gippsland Hospital has a foot clinic that can provide you with basic nail care. To be seen in the foot clinic you need to have seen a podiatrist in the last 12 months, with the podiatrist deeming your foot care as low risk. The foot clinic is staffed by Enrolled Nurses.
Who can use our service?
The foot clinic is open to people aged over 65 years.
How you access
Referral from GP, other health professional, family or self are welcome. Referrals can be made via:
For people over 65 (or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people over 50):
- Health Professionals – visit the My Aged Care website to make a referral or call 1800 200 422
- Self-referral – visit the My Aged Care website for How to Get Assessed or call 1800 200 422
For people under 65:
- Email: district.nurse@sghs.com.au
- Telephone: 03 5683 9779
- S2S eReferral Vic
Are there any fees?
There is a small fee associated with this service.
Download the Community Care Fee Schedule (PDF, opens new tab)
Who do I contact
Contact Community Care reception on telephone 03 5683 9780 or email: sgh.chcreception@sghs.com.au
What to bring
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and / or concession card (if you have one)
- Previous test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed
