Leg ulcer management training
Clinician-led training that equips nurses, carers and support staff to assess, differentiate and manage venous and arterial leg ulcers safely — delivered at your premises, anywhere in the UK.
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Safer lower-limb wound care, taught in your own clinical setting.
Learners explore lower-limb anatomy, risk factors, Doppler awareness, red-flag recognition and evidence-based management strategies that support safe, consistent care.
Delivered onsite anywhere in the UK and led by practising clinicians, the course aligns with NICE guidelines, CQC expectations and the National Wound Care Strategy Programme.
What the training covers
- Venous vs arterial leg ulcers: causes, presentation and risk factors
- Lower-limb anatomy and circulation
- Doppler awareness and the importance of ABPI
- Red flags requiring escalation
- Wound assessment and documentation
- Compression principles and safe application
- Skin care, cleansing and dressing selection
- Person-centred care planning and monitoring
Who it is for
- Nurses and senior carers involved in wound care
- Community teams supporting lower-limb conditions
- Residential and nursing home staff
- Services managing chronic wounds or recurrent leg ulcers
What your team can do afterwards.
Learners receive a Caring for Care certificate, recognised across UK health and social care settings and valid for two years — evidence of staff competence in lower-limb wound care for your CQC file.
- 01Identify different types of leg ulcers and their underlying causes
- 02Recognise early signs of deterioration and when to escalate
- 03Understand the role of Doppler and ABPI in safe compression
- 04Apply evidence-based principles for managing venous and arterial ulcers
- 05Document care accurately and support multidisciplinary working
- 06Deliver person-centred care that promotes comfort, dignity and healing
Onsite, in a familiar clinical environment.
Essential theory combined with applied wound-care learning, adapted to your staff, service type and clinical requirements.
Start my quoteTraining at your workplace
Our clinical trainers travel to your premises anywhere in the UK, so your team trains together without travel or disruption.
Flexible training dates
Choose a date and session length that suits your service. We work around your team’s availability and operational needs.
Suited to your team
Content is tailored to the leg-ulcer skills, knowledge gaps and wound-care challenges most relevant to your setting.
Applied, not abstract
Wound assessment, dressing selection and compression principles worked through against your own materials and caseload.
Relevant clinical scenarios
Trainers use realistic case-based discussions so staff can apply safe management in day-to-day practice.
Interactive throughout
Staff are encouraged to ask questions and share experiences, keeping the session relevant to their roles.
Certificate of completion
All participants receive a certificate, supporting competency development, compliance and progression.
What you will need to prepare.
A short checklist so the session runs smoothly on the day.
A quiet clinical space
Enough room for wound-care demonstrations and group discussion.
Access to basic clinical supplies
Any wound-care items your team routinely uses, so examples match your practice.
Staff released for the session
Learners should be free from duties for the full duration.
Service-specific information
Common wound-care challenges or particular learning goals for the trainer to focus on.
Relevant wound-care protocols
Internal leg-ulcer pathways, policies or documentation templates help us tailor the session.
Site access and safety guidance
Any entry requirements, clinical restrictions or safety rules the trainer must follow.
A named contact on the day
Someone to meet the trainer, provide room access and coordinate attendees.
4.9 from 13,700+ reviews
★★★★★★★★★★“We recently received onsite training from Caring for Care, and the entire process was seamless and stress-free. From the initial contact to agreeing course fees — very competitive — dates and times, everything was handled efficiently.”
★★★★★“Staff feedback was that the course was very enjoyable and they got a lot out of the training, plus advice on the issues they face. From a management perspective, Emma answered all my questions. Would highly recommend.”
★★★★★“Ben was very informative and delivered the training in a way that all staff could understand and actively contribute to.”
Frequently asked questions
Request your bespoke session.
Send us your group size, location and preferred dates. A course advisor confirms trainer availability and a fixed written price.
- Fixed written quote. Price, dates and travel confirmed in one reply.
- No obligation. A quote costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
- Clinician-led throughout. Trainers who work in practice, not just teach it.
Leg ulcer training is a bespoke session. Regularly scheduled courses include wound care training, pressure ulcer prevention and tissue viability training.
Tell us how we can help.
Tell us what you need and we will find the best solution for you fast — getting back to you within one working day, usually the same day.
Course advisors Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm · Groups of 5–12 delegates · [email protected]