Tissue Viability

We provide support and advice on all aspects of complex wounds, pressure damage and leg ulcer management through telephone or email advice or face-to-face consultations with the patient and/or their healthcare professional. We accept referrals from community nurses, practice nurses, GPs in Medway, nursing homes or local prisons. We see patients in clinics, nursing homes, residential homes or at the patient’s home (housebound patients only).

Following a comprehensive assessment, we will discuss and advise on possible treatment for patient’s condition and can arrange referral to other services if necessary

• conservative sharp debridement (removal of dead skin with a scalpel)
• advice and allocation of specialist dynamic pressure relieving equipment (air mattress/air cushions)
• advice and provision of topical negative pressure equipment to aid in the healing of complex wounds
• advice for all healthcare professionals and carers caring for patients in Medway who have complex wounds and/or pressure damage
• training packages and education for healthcare professionals including trained staff, non-trained staff and students
• training events for carers in Medway to educate and raise awareness regarding pressure damage

Useful links

Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Feeling the pressure?

Pressure ulcer prevention (poster)

Nutrition to aid wound healing

Leg ulcers and exercises

Recognising infection

Wound clinic service

Understanding your wound

Pre-tibial wounds or skin tear

BAGST poster

How to apply Derma S barrier cream

How to apply proshield foam and spray

How to apply proshield barrier cream