Preventative foot-health screening delivered closer to the people who need it most.
PodAI Health Mobility UK is being developed to provide mobile foot-health screening support for elderly, diabetic-risk and mobility-limited patients who may face difficulty attending traditional clinic appointments.
Through a mobile-first care model, PodAI aims to bring suitable foot-health screening services to care homes, private residences and community-based settings. The service is designed to support early awareness, improve accessibility and encourage timely referral where further clinical review may be required.
Foot-health concerns can become more serious when early warning signs are missed or care is delayed. Elderly individuals, patients with diabetic risk factors and people with reduced mobility often require regular observation, preventative screening and better communication with healthcare providers.
However, many patients experience barriers such as:
PodAI’s mobile screening model is designed to reduce these barriers by taking preventative foot-health support directly to the patient’s location.
The proposed Mobile Foot-Health Screening service may include:
The service is intended to support screening, early awareness and care coordination. It is not a substitute for full medical diagnosis, emergency care or specialist treatment.
Appointments may be arranged by care homes, families, individuals, clinics or partner organisations.
A PodAI mobile unit attends the approved location, subject to operational readiness, availability and compliance requirements.
A trained team member conducts the screening using approved procedures and suitable devices.
Where applicable, AI-assisted tools may support structured risk reporting and documentation.
With consent, a summary report may be shared with the patient, family member, care-home team or relevant healthcare professional.
Where a potential concern is identified, the patient may be advised to seek further review from an appropriate healthcare professional.
This service is suitable for:
Mobile Foot-Health Screening may support:
PodAI’s mobile screening service is being developed as a preventative and supportive service. It is not intended to replace qualified medical diagnosis, clinical judgement, treatment or emergency care. All services will be subject to applicable UK healthcare regulation, professional oversight, data protection requirements and operational readiness.
