Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 21 June 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to extending the cutting and filing of toenails through the NHS to those with (a) arthritis and (b) other conditions that make personal footcare difficult.
The NHS Scotland Podiatry Service treats patients depending on the individual person’s healthcare needs, not according to specific medical conditions. Effective triage helps allocate resources efficiently and ensures that patients receive timely care based on their healthcare needs.