What is this service:
Most cuts and grazes can be treated at home and will start to heal in a few days. But some wounds
may need to be treated by a medical professional if there's a risk of infection, if the injury is
serious, or if you have recently had an operation.
Simple wound care services are available to all patients over the age of 16 who are registered with
a GP practice in Barking & Dagenham, Havering or Redbridge. The services support patients with
managing wounds such as skin ulcers, first degree burns, post-surgical sutures, clips removal and
routine dressings.
How does it work?
You will be advised to book an appointment by your doctor or a nurse if you have a wound that needs
to be cared for with a dressing.
You can book an appointment seven days a week at a time convenient to you.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday from 8am-6.30pm and on Saturday and Sunday between
9am-5pm.
How can I make an appointment?
You will be able to book and cancel online, via the following links:
Barking and Dagenham: https://app.10to8.com/book/swcbarkingdagenham/
Havering: https://app.10to8.com/book/swchavering/
Redbridge: https://app.10to8.com/book/redbridgeswc/
A phone booking system will be available shortly.
Where will I need to go for my appointment?
You can book an appointment at a site close to you, meaning you no longer need to visit A&E or an
Urgent Treatment Centre to have your wound dressed. You will need to book into a site connected to
your GP Practice and the booking system will guide you through this.
The full list of sites is available on the other side of this leaflet.
What do I need for my appointment?
Remember to bring with you the discharge letter from your operation / procedure / appointment, as
it will contain important information about your wound the service will need
to know at your first appointment.
