Tissue viability service

We are a nurse-led specialist service for patients of all ages with a wide variety of complex wounds. We provide specialist advice and care to patients, carers, health professionals and allied health professionals who care for patients with complex wound management needs and those at risk of developing wounds such as pressure ulcers and leg ulcers. This service is provided to patients in their own home, hospital settings, hospice, nursing and residential homes, GP surgeries and other clinical settings.

We support the organisation to develop and maintain prevention and treatment strategies for pressure ulceration, leg ulceration and complex wounds in accordance with local and national policy. We also deliver an extensive educational programme on the prevention and management of pressure ulcers, wounds and leg ulcers for nursing and allied health professional staff across hospital and community settings.

At appointment you will be given information about the best treatment for your wounds, including tips about what you can do to help, and together with you and your healthcare professional we will develop a wound management plan.

Contact us

The Tissue Viability Service can be accessed via your GP, District or Practice Nurse, Podiatrist, Therapist or Hospital ward staff if you are an inpatient.

The Tissue Viability Team can be contacted on the single point of contact number: 0191 2831432