Tissue Viability
What We Do
The Tissue Viability Team is a specialist nursing team dedicated to the prevention and treatment of complex wounds. We work across both hospital and community settings, including in GP practices and patients’ homes, providing expert advice to other healthcare professionals.
Our service covers all age groups, from newborns to adults. Our work includes:
- Managing wounds that other professionals are struggling to treat.
- Providing and overseeing pressure-relieving equipment.
- Ensuring the availability of effective and cost-efficient wound care products.
- Providing training and education for staff on wound care and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Supporting the use of complex therapies, such as Negative Pressure (suction) wound therapy and Larvae (maggots) therapy.
Please note that we focus on specific wound care; more widespread skin conditions would typically require advice from a dermatologist.
Where We Are Based
Our team is based at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, but we also visit patients in their own homes, GP practices, and healthcare centres.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Moat Road Walsall West Midlands WS2 9PS
We operate from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
How to Access the Service
To access our service, a referral must be made by a GP or another healthcare professional. They should complete a Tissue Viability Referral Form and send it to our team via email.
Contact Us
If you have a query about our service, you can contact us directly.
Phone: 01922 605772 Email: tissue.viability@walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk
Useful Resources
For more information on wound care and skin health, you may find these resources helpful:
- The National Wound Care Strategy Programme: Provides national guidance on wound care in the UK.
- NHS Website: For general information and advice on a variety of skin and wound conditions.