We are now in the process of launching a new online dressings ordering system for patients receiving wound care by a practice or community nurse/service. This is being done to improve patient care and consistency in the management of their wound.
The new system involves the following:
Please note some dressings must continue to be prescribed on FP10 and in other cases FP10 prescribing needs to stop. Full details can be found on the prescribing PDF leaflet. Please have a read, and share with colleagues who you think might find the changes useful to know.
It is important that you book staff from your practice to be trained in the new system to ensure they know how the new ordering system works. The rota with available sessions is in this Excel spreadsheet (last updated 11/10). To book a slot, or if you have any questions, please email Stephanie.johnston6@nhs.net. Please note staff need access to a computer during the training session which will last 1 hour.
Please ensure you send the following information when booking: