26. A5: Wound Management

The resources listed below will help to optimise wound management across South West London while delivering cost-savings. They support evidence-based, cost-effective dressings choices and should improve patient care and experience by reducing differences between care settings. These resources have been developed by the South West London wound care sub-group which is made up of Tissue Viability Nurse specialists from primary and secondary care and specialist pharmacists from primary care.

Barrier Products for Use in Adults in Primary Care

Wound Care Product Evaluation Standard Operating Procedure

Wound Formulary Steering Group Terms of Reference

Wound Management: Formulary Products

Wound Management: Primary Care Dressing Request Form

Wound Management: Tissue Type Guide for Primary Care

Wound Management: Top Tips for Prescribing Dressings