Aims To improve patient’s QoL and enhance healing of stagnant wound bed Background A novel Copper impregnated dressing was used to manage 6 patients who had their wounds for months and impacting on their day to day living due to restrictions paused from the wounds. These patients were being managed with silver impregnated dressing prior […]

Background Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are a prevalent hard-to-heal wound type in the UK, posing significant challenges in management due to prolonged healing times, high recurrence rates, and associated pain. In November 2023 to meet the needs of our local population, a lower limb clinic opened at Tessa Jowell Health Centre, Southwark, following consultation with […]

Background of Clinical Issue Skin tears are traumatic injuries caused by mechanical forces, such as adhesive removal, that separate the epidermis or dermis without penetrating the subcutaneous layer1. Individuals with fragile skin, particularly care home residents, are highly susceptible2. A dressing remedies project in Sunderland and South Tyneside aimed to empower caregivers through training and […]

Background A 66 years old lady presented in acute hospital after fall, long lie on the floor. Known to Psychiatric team due to her Depressive disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Episode of self- neglect and hoarder with multiple falls at home and fracture her ankle twice. Comorbidities : Asthma , Huntington’s Chorea. First assessment of […]

Background of clinical issue A patient suffered severe leg and foot damage from 150 pellet gun wounds. Five years of reconstructive surgeries proved unsuccessful, leading to a below-knee amputation. Post-surgery, wound dehiscence resulted in a five-month non-healing wound, delaying prosthetic fitting. This significantly impacted the patient’s independence, daily activities, and overall quality of life. Management […]

Background Chronic, difficult to heal wounds such as complex pressure injuries (PI) and pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) are a significant challenge in Australia. The health care-related costs of chronic wounds are considerable, equivalent to more than AUD $3.5 billion, approximately 2% of national health care expenditure, and have a significant negative impact on the health-related quality […]