Tissue viability (Kingston Hospital)
About us
The tissue viability team in Richmond offers treatment for complex wound management:
- Complex wound/leg ulcer clinics in the community
- Education and training
- Prevention and treatment for pressure ulcers
- Treatment in leg ulcer management
- Audit
- Wound care guidelines and policy provision
- Advise on the provision of specialist pressure relieving equipment
- Advice is also offered on wound technology products
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Pressure ulcers: advice for patients and carers
Visit our pressure ulcers webpage for information and advice aimed at patients and carers about how to manage and prevent pressure ulcers occurring.
Referrals
All referrals should be made by healthcare professionals through the Single Point of Access service.
Referral information
When referring, please include the following information:
- Type of wound
- Treatment - historical and current
- Completed wound assessment form or detailed information regarding wound care