Skin Health and Wound Management
In the UK, over 700,000 patients are affected by pressure ulcers each year, costing the NHS more than 3.8 million pounds per day. This highlights the massive cost to the health and social care system that pressure ulcers and other wounds pose, and demonstrates the vital position that adult social care providers are in to highlight, report and prevent pressure ulcers and other wounds from happening. Please find below a number of resources available to our members to assist them in this position.
Invisible
National Wound Core Capabilities Framework
Pressure Ulcers, Prevention, Management and Moisture Associated Skin Damage
Formulary
Skin Care & Wound Assessment
Additional Resources
Study day sessions & resources
Link between skin, posture, and moving/assisting - coming soon
Hertfordshire Tissue Viability/District Nursing Service Telephone Contact Details
- CLCH (West Herts) 0300 200 656 – Option 1
- HCT (East & North Herts) Hub 0300 123 751
National Wound Core Capabilities Framework
Below is the link to a new national framework covering all roles and responsibilities in health and social care in England which has been introduced by the National Wound Care Strategy Programme. This document is particularly useful for care professionals to refer to in order to understand their responsibilities in tissue viability and skin care. Care professionals should refer to tier 1 for further details throughout this document.
Pressure Ulcers, Prevention, Management and Moisture Associated Skin Damage
This guideline by NICE covers risk assessment, prevention and treatment in children, young people and adults at risk of, or who have, a pressure ulcer (also known as a bedsore or pressure sore). It aims to reduce the number of pressure ulcers in people admitted to secondary or tertiary care or receiving NHS care in other settings, such as primary and community care and emergency departments.
- Click here to view the guidance
- Power point slides from pressure & prevention webinar
- NHS ‘Essentials of Pressure Ulcer Prevention’ E Learning Session
Resources for Pressure Ulcer and Prevention Management
| Resource name | Resource link |
|---|---|
| BDA - Prevention and Management of pressure injuries | Click here |
| NICE – Quality standard on pressure ulcers | Click here |
| PURPOSE-T Tool & Training | Click here |
| SCIE & NICE – Quick guide on helping to prevent pressure ulcers | Click here |
| Pressure Ulcer Workbook | Click here |
| Prevention of Pressure Ulcers Leaflet | Click here |
Formulary
Hertfordshire and West Essex Wound Care Formulary
This formulary has been developed to support any healthcare professional prescribing or requesting dressings for wound management in Hertfordshire and West Essex. It aims to aid the decision-making process to help clinicians choose the most appropriate product while ensuring value for money in the use of NHS resources.
Skin care and Wound Assessment
Scabies is a contagious skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The most common symptoms are severe itchiness and a pimple-like rash. For more information on scabies via the NHS click here
Useful resources relating to scabies:
- Scabies policy for Care Home Setting
- Information from NICE regarding Scabies
- Scabies guidance for treatment of outbreaks
Other Resources
- Older Persons Skin – Best Practice Statement
- Wound Infection in Clinical Practice
- Wound Care Workbook
Skin tears
Diabetic Foot
Study day sessions & resources
Best Practice in Skin Health and Wounds
This session focused on enhancing leadership and frontline practices in skin health and wound care. Explore why skin integrity matters, understand common wound types, and learn practical strategies for prevention, early intervention, and effective team coordination. This session is for Residential & Nursing Home Leaders
Click here for the presentation slides
Best Practice in Skin Health and Wounds for Homecare, Supported Living and Day Opportunities
This session designed specifically for those working in community-based adult social care settings. This informative study session will strengthen your understanding of skin health and wound prevention in everyday care.
Learn to identify early signs of skin breakdown, recognise common wound types and apply best-practice approaches to prevention and management. We’ll also explore how to work effectively with your team and health professionals to support better outcomes for the people you support. This session is for Teams Leaders, and Senior Support Staff in Homecare, Supported Living and Day Opportunities.
Click here for the presentation slides
Link between skin, posture, and moving/assisting
Get in touch
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