Description
The tissue viability service provides specialist advice, treatment and therapy in the management of patients with compromised skin condition and wounds requiring specialist advice. The service runs educational training packages to health care professionals and staff within care homes along with weekly specialist nurse-led clinics for chronic wound and leg ulcers.
Why would someone choose the service?
- The tissue viability service provides specialist enhanced knowledge and skills in the field of wound management, ensuring best evidence-based practice. This means that the patient’s condition is treated effectively reducing the need for need for hospital admission and prolonged treatment
Referrals accepted from:
A & E, AHPs, CMHTs, Consultants, GP staff, GPs, Hospital staff, Midwives, Other NHS services
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Contact Details
Phone number: 01226 644575
Mobile number:
Address: Kendray Hospital Doncaster Road Barnsley S70 3RD
Locations
Address details:
Barnsley
Other Details
Eligibility: Referral criteria: - The service will accept referrals for patients with complex wound-needs including those who are either a resident in a care home or a resident of Barnsley - Referrals to the service come from healthcare professionals by email, telephone or letter - The tissue viability service covers all community-based patients under the care of a Barnsley GP, practice nurse in a GP surgery and residents in private nursing homes in the Barnsley area.
Published: 26 February 2025