The Lower Limb Service aims to provide treatment for people who have been assessed as having a venous, arterial, or mixed aetiology leg ulcer. A leg ulcer is defined as the loss of skin below the knee which has taken more than 2 weeks to heel.
The Service is available to for people over 18 years old and registered with a GP in the Western CCG. Patients will be expected to travel to a venue as identified within the area. People will have the option to access any of the venues identified if preferred.
Our venues are at the following locations:
- Kingsbridge Hospital (South Hams)
- South Brent Community Hall (South Hams)
- Modbury Health Centre (South Hams)
- Tavistock Clinic (West Devon)
- Four Greens – Whitleigh (North Plymouth)
- Marjon Sports University (North West Plymouth)
- Local Care Centre (South Plymouth)
- Cumberland Centre (West Plymouth)
Any referred person will receive an assessment and treatment within 2 weeks of receipt of referral. Referral will be triaged within 48 hours and the patient will be contacted within 3 working days. An appointment is offered within 10 days of receipt of referral.
To provide a wellbeing aspect to the treatment plan this encompasses a well leg pathway. This is a 4 week programme which offers the opportunity to extend if wanted.
To help with wound assessment, the Lower Limb Service uses the Minuteful Wound app.
How to refer in to the Lower Limb Service:
GP surgeries: Please refer in via e-referral
Other services: Please use the below form located in useful documents and send to [email protected]
Any queries please contact us:
Telephone: 01752 434209. Mon to Fri, 09:00-17:00
Out of Hours: 111 (patients – please advise you are already known to the team)