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Simple wound care (post operation)
About the service
Simple wound care services are available to all patients over the age of 16 who are registered with a BHR GP practice. The services support patients with managing wounds such as superficial skin ulcers, first degree burns, post-surgical sutures, clips removal and routine dressings.
Opening hours
Appointments available Monday to Friday from 8am-6.30pm and on Saturday and Sunday between 9am-5pm
Who the service is for
Patients must be over 16
Patients must be registered with a GP in B&D
- Management of simple acute wounds
- General wound care following a surgical procedure including removal of wound closure materials e.g. sutures and clips following surgical procedure as required and based on medical need
- Dressing and re-dressing of wounds
- Superficial skin ulcer management
- First degree superficial burns
Patients must be registered with a GP in B&D
- Management of simple acute wounds
- General wound care following a surgical procedure including removal of wound closure materials e.g. sutures and clips following surgical procedure as required and based on medical need
- Dressing and re-dressing of wounds
- Superficial skin ulcer management
- First degree superficial burns
Patient access and referral
Providers should give patients a copy of their discharge summary which the patient will bring to their simple wound care appointment. Patients should book their own appointments using the link below.
How to access or refer