Ulceration of the lower limb affects 1.5% of the adult population of the UK, and around 1 in 170 adults have a venous leg ulcer.

These ulcers can take weeks or months to heal, with estimated recurrence rates of between 18 and 28%.

To support colleagues identify the correct pathway for lower limbs, the referral process can be found on the Tissue Viability Team intranet page.