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What the Orthotic Service can do for patients
In February 2024, we had an opportunity to present a patient story to the board which highlights the work of the Orthotics Service within NHSGGC.
Firstly, we hear from Nikki Munro, Clinical Lead and Service Manager who explains the role and remit of the Adult Orthotic Service. Following on from Nikki, we hear from Laura who is an Advanced Specialist Orthotist and the MSK Team Lead for Orthotics. We then meet Frances who had an accident at work which resulted in difficulties with walking.
This video demonstrates how the Orthotic Team and Frances worked together to help her achieve her goals including dancing.
More Information on the Orthotics Service
Information for Colleagues
Who are we?
The Orthotic service is made up of 16 Orthotists, 3 clinical assistants, 8 administrative staff and 2 technicians. Our administrative and technical staff work at our hub which is Gartnavel General Hospital. We have a small manufacturing lab on site at Gartnavel.
Our clinical team work across 8 acute hospital sites in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We deliver service in Acute only, we have no community service. We see both Inpatients and Outpatients.
How do you refer to Orthotics?
Outpatient referrals:
- Healthcare Professionals with access to Trakcare
- Optional 1- Create a Referral Letter and send to:
- Orthotic Department, Lower Ground Floor, Gartnavel General Hospital
- Option 2 – Send an Internal Referral- click link below
Inpatient referrals:
See guide below,
Use the others workbench
Choose the ‘other’ tab
Search for ‘Orthotics Inpatient Referral’
What should be included in Inpatient referrals?
- Relevant detail to allow us to bring an appropriate device with us to the ward if possible. E.g clothing size, shoe size, left or right. Accurate location of problem.
- If ulcers: location, shoe size, left or right.
- If traumatic fractures: what level, stable/unstable. Build of patient.
- Accurate contact details
- Expected discharge dates.
Healthcare Professionals without access to Trakcare
- Download our Electronic Referral Template
- Complete and email to: GGC.OrthoticService@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
- Patients can also Self-Refer to Orthotics by calling the NHSGGC Referral Management Appointment Booking Centre.
- Call 0800 592087 or email appointmentsbookingcentre@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Profession Specific Resources
Occupational Referrals
How can you be seen by the Orthotics Team?
Patients can Self-Refer to Orthotics by calling the NHSGGC Referral Management Appointment Booking Centre.
Call 0800 592087 or email appointmentsbookingcentre@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am – 8.00pm and on a Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm excluding Public holidays
If you don’t live in the catchment area of NHSGGC make sure you tell RMC you are a staff member or they will advise you to go to your home health board for treatment.