Orthotics patient information

Important: Waiting well - NHS inform

Waiting well refers to the support available for people who are on a waiting list to see a healthcare specialist, or to receive health or social care services. Focusing on your health and wellbeing during this time is important, as taking positive steps can help to:

• ease certain symptoms
• manage or improve existing health conditions
• prevent new issues from developing
• improve your overall health before treatment, which may support a quicker recovery

NHS inform provides a wide range of resources to help people "wait well". This includes guidance on physical activity, diet and nutrition, mental wellbeing, alcohol and smoking. It also highlights practical areas that can affect health, such as money advice, home energy costs, the cost of food, support for carers, and staying socially connected.

Important: About leg and foot problems, and exercises to help - NHS inform

See more information from NHS inform about leg and foot problems and conditions, and some exercises that can help with them.

• Bunion (hallax valgus)
• Plantar heel pain
• Pain in the ball of the foot
• Exercises to help with ankle pain
• Exercises for foot problems