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"Amputation of right big toe"

About: Community Services (Adult Physical Health) / Podiatry

(as the patient),

My GP referred me to Podiatry with an infection on my right big toe. I came in and saw Andrew and Jess, they made to decision to admit me to Doncaster Royal infirmary. I then spent several weeks in hospital, the end result being the amputation of my right big toe. Being a type 1 diabetic, blood circulation was poor, and the hospital wanted to amputate my right leg below the knee, to enable it to heal.

I then paid for my own hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatment, but most important, the care and treatment from every single member of staff at Cantley Podiatry has been absolutely amazing, I can’t thank them enough, and two years on, I stand full intact with all my limbs, apart from my big toe, but fully healed and able to live my life normal. They are an incredible and amazing team of people. A special word and a massive thank you goes out to Jess, who is an amazing young lady, and has seen my story from cradle to grave.

Thank You Jess.

Thank you to members of Staff at Cantley Podiatry.

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Response from Tracey Wheeler, Highly Specialised Podiatry lead, Podiatry Foot Protection Service, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust 2 days ago
Tracey Wheeler
Highly Specialised Podiatry lead, Podiatry Foot Protection Service,
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Support the Podiatry foot protection service lead and fellow team members to ensure we meet the foot health needs of patients who meet the service access criteria.

Submitted on 21/05/2025 at 09:20
Published on Care Opinion at 09:20


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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story. It has been a pleasure to help you and we wish you well for the future. Sharing your story will help others to get support as soon as possible. People can self refer to Doncaster community podiatry foot protection team and those with active foot wounds will be given an appointment as soon as possible. If there is a serious foot infection we always recommend contacting 111 or A&E as delay can result in rapid deterioration.

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