Derbyshire Primary Care Lower Limb Pathway - November 2025

Aim:

To introduce the Derbyshire Primary Care Lower Limb Pathway, developed in line with the National Wound Care Strategy for primary care healthcare professionals. This pathway is designed to improve healing rates and patient outcomes, streamline care within limited appointment times, and eliminate the need for Doppler testing by identifying red flags early.


Eligible Roles:

This session is suitable for:

For suitability - registered professionals only can initiate the red flag pathway, , but good for HCAs to attend
This session is suitable for:
• Practice Nurses
• Nursing Associates
• HCAs (carrying out wound care)
• GPs


Learning Outcomes:

After this session attendees will have a greater understanding of the following: 

• The structure and benefits of the Derbyshire Primary Care Lower Limb Pathway
• How to manage lower leg wounds effectively using the pathway
• How to identify red flags without Doppler testing
• Accurate measuring and product selection for wound care
• Practical application of liners and bandages
• The process for practice/PCN sign-off following training

Level of Learning: 

This session offers practical, evidence-based learning tailored to primary care professionals. It includes live demonstrations and hands-on practice to ensure attendees can confidently apply the pathway in their clinical settings.

Session Details:
Morning Session (Delivered by Essity):
10:00–12:00
Topic: Live session and Liners
Lunch Break: (Lunch included)
12:00–13:00
Afternoon Session (Delivered by Urgo):
13:00–15:00
Topic: Bandages and Practical Session
Note: After the training You must follow your practice/PCN sign-off process to be competent


​Support: 

If you require any support, we are always listening.

Email: ddlmc.thehubplus@nhs.net
Phone: 07883 328933​


Cancellation Policy: 

Please click here to find our full Cancellation Policy. 

You must have line manager approval before booking. As a not-for-profit organisation, your support directly funds education and development opportunities for Primary Care staff at all levels across Derbyshire. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

CPD Funded Course

  • This course is CPD funded £20 will be deducted from your CPD funding
  • Any cost incurred for non-attendance will be deducted from your CPD funding.
  • Substitution of candidates is not allowed due to individual allocation.

This is an in person live event

Location: Coney Green Centre, 103 Wingfield View, Clay Cross, Chesterfield S45 9JW

Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

This live event is available to registered users only

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