Version: 1.0.4 | Published: 1 Dec 2025 | Updated: 2 days ago

Wound Care Information Standard

Dataset

Summary

Type:
  • Information standards
  • Technical standards and specifications
Effective From:
01 November 2023
Applies To:
  • Primary care services providing wound care MUST comply
  • Community services providing wound care MUST comply
  • Secondary care services providing wound care MUST comply
  • Mental health services providing wound care MUST comply
  • Social care services providing wound care SHOULD comply
  • Ambulance services providing wound care SHOULD comply
Impacts On:
Implementation of this information standard impacts all health IT systems suppliers providing systems to the above providers; suppliers should work with their customers to determine necessary changes.
Conformance Date:
01 September 2025
Topics:
  • Care records
  • Key care information
Care Settings:
  • Community health
  • GP / Primary care
  • Hospital
  • Maternity
  • Mental health
  • Social care
  • Urgent and Emergency Care

Documentation

Associated Media:
Description:

The standard is intended to support the aims of the National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP) to:

  • Reduce patient suffering
  • Improve healing rates
  • Prevent wounds occurring and recurring
  • Use clinical time and other health and care resources in the most effective way

It is based on professional guidance, the relevant NICE guideline, evidence review, and extensive consultation with health professionals, people, and carers.

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