Joint provision between the hospital and South West Primary Care Trust.  Provides an outpatient clinic, outpatient surgery and inpatient ward visits as required.  The service is mainly aimed at people at particular risk, such as those with serious diabetic or circulatory problems.  Also takes self referrals for emergency treatment for infections of the foot or toenails, including surgery for ingrowing toenails.  No waiting list and all patients are treated within 6 weeks.