The aim of the service is to treat patients with a North Manchester GP by offering assessments, devising the most appropriate treatment plans with patients, offering timely and evidence-based care with equity for all.

This is a non-emergency service for people aged 16 and over who are registered with a North Manchester GP. Patients must be mobile or mobile with help by family or carer and can self-transfer onto the examination couch.

The service provides Doppler ultrasound and Toe pressure assessments to determine arterial blood flow to lower limbs. The service also provides wound assessments, hosiery, and compression assessments. All treatment plans are discussed with patients and choices are offered around their care.

Pictured are:

• Karen Turnbull – Team Leader, Leg Ulcer/ Treatment Room Services
• Leah Herring – Sister, Leg Ulcer and Homeless Wound Care Service Nurse (also provides domiciliary visits to housebound people)
• Charlotte Wainhouse – Staff Nurse, Leg Ulcer/Homeless Nurse

We are all from a District nursing background with a particular interest in wound care, management and assessment.

The team work closely with treatment room staff — we assess, plan, and implement care pathways for patients and treatment room staff deliver our weekly dressing care. All assessments and reviews are carried out by Leg ulcer service staff with an emphasis on the patient and their needs. We also work closely with other services that form part of the lower limb collaborative in North Manchester.

• General parking, non-pay parking at all venues.
• Wear loose clothing and please bring a copy of your current prescription list.