Complex Lower Limb Wound Clinic (Community Based)

"The whole thing hinges on co-production of the team, that we have to work together and that you need the support from the different specialities, that if we all bring our individual experience, our connections to the case ... I think the biggest thing is that we've taken that skill out to the community, that it's not all just in the clinic and the teams are feeling more confident to manage those complex wounds and put patients on the right pathway… back into primary care as well"

Melissa Blow

Clinical Lead Podiatrist for Diabetes & Tissue Viability

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Complex Lower Limb Wound Clinic (Community Based)
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What is a Complex Lower Limb Wound Clinic (Community Based)

Bringing together Advanced Care Practitioners in podiatry and vascular specialist nurses, the team have developed a community-based service able to provide direct access to assessment and wound management for people with complex leg wounds.  They are able to support people to return home leading to shorter inpatient stay and arrange specialist assessment when needed.  The team are  supporting the wider workforce through education, training and advice for community teams and general practice. 

Useful Links

Recommendations | Diabetic foot problems: prevention and management | Guidance | NICE

Standards for Leg Ulcer Care in Wales (woundcare-today.com)

Developing a single point of referral and clinical pathway for lower limb wounds

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