Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN) Team 
The Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN) team at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust provides specialist advice for patients with complex wound care needs during their inpatient stay. The service operates within the acute hospital setting only. Any ongoing wound care following discharge is managed by community nursing services.
The TVNs work alongside ward nursing and medical teams to support the assessment and management of complex acute wounds. This includes advice on wound assessment, appropriate dressings selection and evidence-based care to support healing and reduce the risk of further complications.
Preventing pressure ulcers is a key part of the TVN role. The team provides education and advice to clinical staff on pressure ulcer risk assessment, use of pressure-relieving equipment, skin care, and repositioning. On occasion, the TVNs may be involved in the care of patients with pressure ulcers to support their healing, but we do not review every patient with a pressure ulcer or wound.
Access the patient information page to learn more about pressure ulcers: Stay Peachy! Keep your skin Peachy Perfect :: George Eliot Hospital
Referrals to the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust TVN team are made by ward nursing staff or medical teams during a patient’s hospital admission. We are unable to accept referrals directly from patients or relatives, as referrals are made at the discretion of the clinical team.