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Wound care
- Specialist expertise in chronic and complex wound care
- Direct access to multidisciplinary care and experienced specialists
- Advanced diagnostics, treatments and surgery when needed
Private wound care at HCA UK
Why choose us?
If a wound is slow to heal, keeps returning, or needs more specialist attention, getting the right assessment can make a real difference.
Across our two central London locations, you’ll have direct access to a wound care nurse specialist, supported by consultants and a wider multidisciplinary team. They’ll explain your options clearly and adapt your care to reflect any changes to your wound.
We can arrange diagnostics, advanced wound therapies and personalised treatment, with prompt referral for infection management, further investigation or surgery when needed.
You should consider seeing a wound specialist if your wound hasn’t started to heal within a few weeks, keeps returning, or is becoming more difficult to manage over time.
Seek advice sooner if you have diabetes or develop increasing pain, redness, swelling, discharge or other signs of infection. A specialist assessment can identify the underlying factors that could be affecting healing and help you access the most appropriate treatment.
We assess referrals according to clinical need. Appointments are typically available within one to two weeks, with more urgent cases prioritised where possible.
We assess and treat a wide range of chronic, complex and slow-healing wounds. These include leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, pilonidal sinus and wounds associated with hidradenitis suppurativa.
We may be able to help if your wound isn’t healing as expected, keeps returning or needs specialist management. If you have diabetes or signs of infection, seek medical advice promptly rather than waiting to see whether it improves.
Treatment is personalised around your wound and any underlying factors affecting healing. It may include advanced dressings, collagen matrices, oxygen therapy or negative pressure wound therapy.
You can explore the wounds and conditions we treat here.
Fast access to specialists
Appointments often available in as little as 48 hours
State-of-the-art diagnostics
With results in as little as 48 hours
Expert treatments
From leading wound care specialists
Private wound care at HCA UK
Specialist care with additional support
Chronic and complex wounds often require specialist assessment and carefully coordinated care. Our specialist teams consider the wound itself and the wider factors that may be affecting healing, from circulation and diabetes to pressure or infection.
If necessary, they can call on the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of specialists from across our extended family of private hospitals to develop a personalised treatment plan based on your specific needs. Among the conditions we treat are:
Leg ulcer
Chronic leg ulcers are long-lasting sores that don’t heal well. We explain how the pain and swelling is treated.
Diabetic foot ulcers
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and diabetic foot. Diabetes is a chronic condition that causes glucose in your blood to become too high. It can also cause foot problems.
Surgical and complex wounds
We offer personalised care for wounds following surgery, pressure ulcers and wounds that haven’t responded as expected to treatment. We’ll assess the wound and any factors affecting healing before recommending appropriate treatment.
Pilonidal sinus
A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or tunnel, almost always between the buttock cheeks, caused by ingrowing hairs.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
Wound management for people with hidradenitis suppurativa can be very complex, and our goal is to help you get back to everyday life again. A team of experts from a number of related specialities will ensure all aspects of your care are taken care of.
Where can I find wound care services near me?
For expert assessment, treatment and follow-up care, our specialist wound care service is available at two locations across London. When you contact us, we’ll explain what’s available at each site and help arrange the most appropriate appointment.
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
Accessing private healthcare
Self-pay
You don’t need health insurance to be seen quickly. If you’re looking for a diagnosis or treatment and don’t want to wait, all our private healthcare services – from private GP appointments through to surgery and aftercare – can be paid for as and when you need them.
And to give you peace of mind from the start, we’ll offer you a clear and transparent quote outlining exactly what’s included in your self-pay package.
What to expect
Your wound care treatment at HCA UK
Knowing what will happen at each stage can make specialist wound care feel more manageable. The steps below will help you prepare for your care, starting with your first assessment.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here or in the FAQs below, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our team will be happy to help in any way they can.
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Initial assessment
You’ll meet with our wound care nurse specialist. They’ll examine the wound and surrounding skin carefully and ask you when it developed and any treatment you’ve already received.
They’ll also consider factors that could affect healing, including your general health, medicines, circulation, mobility and nutrition.
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Tests and diagnostic investigations
Depending on the wound, we may recommend tests to understand what’s affecting healing. These could include blood tests, diagnostic imaging or an assessment of the circulation near the wound.
If you have a leg ulcer, you may have an ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) assessment. This compares the blood pressure at your ankle and arm, helping us assess your circulation and decide whether compression treatment could be suitable.
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Your personalised treatment plan
Once we’ve completed your assessment, we’ll explain our findings clearly and talk you through the treatment options available. Together, we’ll agree a personalised plan based on the wound, any factors affecting healing, and your general health and day-to-day needs. We’ll also explain how we’ll monitor your progress going forward.
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Monitoring and follow-up care
We’ll arrange follow-up appointments to assess how the wound is responding and identify any changes. Your specialist may measure the wound, review the surrounding skin, adjust your dressings or make changes to the wider treatment plan.
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Referral to an appropriate specialist
If the wound isn’t improving, or there’s something that needs further investigation, we can refer you directly to the appropriate consultant or clinical team.
This might include further assessment for infection, circulation problems or an underlying health condition, or a surgical opinion. We’ll coordinate the referral and keep you informed about the next steps.
Private wound care FAQs
No. You can contact us directly and arrange an assessment without a GP referral.
If you have private medical insurance, check with your insurer before booking. Depending on your policy, they may require a referral letter and an authorisation code before agreeing to cover your care.
You’ll meet with our wound care nurse specialist for a detailed, holistic assessment. They’ll ask about your wound, general health, medicines and any treatment you’ve already received.
They’ll examine the wound and surrounding skin, consider anything that may be affecting healing and explain whether you need any tests or further specialist assessment.
You can find out more about what to expect from your care here.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that makes it easy for your specialist to examine and dress the wound.
If your wound is below the knee, choose loose trousers and comfortable roomy shoes. This will help you stay comfortable if you need a dressing or bandage.
Not everyone needs further tests. This depends on the wound, your symptoms and any findings from your assessment.
If you have a leg ulcer, your assessment will usually include an ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) test. This checks the circulation in your leg. If you need other diagnostic tests or scans, we can arrange these on site.
We’ll monitor your progress and adjust your treatment when needed. If your wound isn’t showing the expected improvement after a few weeks, we can refer you directly to the appropriate consultant within our extended family of private hospitals for further investigation and management.
We’ll explain why the referral is needed, arrange the next steps and make sure the relevant clinical team has all the information from your wound assessments.
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