· a wound or who is at risk of developing a wound.
· a category 3 or 4 pressure ulcer.
· severe moisture associated skin damage.
· a leg ulcer (patients must have a recent recorded / attempted ABPI manual and have commenced compression therapy if ABPI’s are between 0.8 - 1.3 and there is less than 30-40% healing at 4-6 weeks or non-healing after 8 weeks).
Exclusion Criteria
The service is unable to accept patients for the following issues:
· patients with Lipoedema and Secondary Lymphoedema and intact skin.
· patients with a Leg Ulcer:-
- without a manual ABPI recorded or attempted.
- with ABPI’s that are between 0.8-1.3 and appropriate compression therapy has not been commenced.
· wounds below the ankle or on the feet.
· patients aged under 18 years old and those NOT registered to a Barnsley GP practice and / or resident within the Barnsley geographical area.