The Orthotics Service or Surgical Appliances as it is
often referred to, is the supply and fitting of an externally
applied device used to modify the structural and functional
characteristics of the neuro-muscular and skeletal
system.
The principle
Orthotic services involve the supply and fitting of orthopaedic
footwear,
insoles and a range of ankle/foot orthoses, splints,
surgical collars and specialist support/compression
stockings. The service also supplies and fits a range of breast
prosthesis and wigs.
Patients are referred via their treating clinician for
most appliances. GPs can refer directly, only for wrist splints.
Patients are assessed by trained orthotists and supported by site
based appliance officers.
The company HALO Healthcare Ltd supply Orthotist
services to the Trust. However, the hospital employs the
Surgical Appliance Officers.
Contact Us
An Orthotic clinic is currently only available at University
Hospital Lewisham. If you have any queries or need any information
regarding our service provision please call us on 020 8333 3211 (24
hour answer machine) or email LH.SurgicalAppliances@nhs.net.
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the Department on a map of the hospital >>
Surgical
Appliances/Orthotics
Opening Times:
Please note: People referred by their GP for wrist splints or
soft neck collars are advised to telephone the clinic on 020 8333
3211 to check opening times for that week.
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Normal Opening Hours
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AM
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PM
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Monday
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Closed
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Closed
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Tuesday
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9.30am to 12.30pm
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2pm to 4pm
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Wednesday
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9.30am to 12.30pm
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2pm to 4pm
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Thursday
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9.30am to 1.30pm
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2pm to 4pm
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Friday
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Closed
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Closed
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Saturday
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Closed
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Closed
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Sunday
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Closed
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Closed
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New Orthotist Clinics (Appointment ONLY):
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Monday
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Closed
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Tuesday
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9am to 1pm & 1.30pm to 4.30pm
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Wednesday
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Closed
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Thursday
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9am to 1pm & 1.30pm to
4.30pm
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Friday
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Closed
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