Overview

Our tissue viability team provide treatment, advice and education on:

• managing wounds
• preventing pressure ulcers

This includes:

• advice on wound treatment and dressing choices
• leg ulcer assessment and management
• pressure ulcer assessment, management and prevention
• vacuum assisted closure (VAC)
• education and training

Our service is nurse-led and run by tissue viability nurses (TVNs).

We see people in:

• their own homes
• our hospitals
• care homes
• community health centres, including:
  • the amputee rehabilitation unit
  • Pulross inpatient rehabilitation centre

We work with:

• district nursing teams
• practice nurses
• nursing homes
• other health professionals

We also provide advice and support to nursing and health professionals. We aim to develop and improve standards of care.

Research and clinical trials

Research is vital to improving the care that you receive when you're unwell. You can help improve healthcare by taking part in research studies at our Trust. During your appointment, ask your healthcare professional about research. They'll be happy to tell you about research studies you could be eligible to join.