Wound Care at Home on the Central Coast
A registered nurse who comes to you. Wound assessment, dressings and ongoing monitoring in the comfort of your own home, for you or someone you care for.
Servicing Gosford, Erina, Terrigal, Wyong, Chain Valley Bay, Newcastle, Hornsby and surrounding areas.
Common types of wounds we care for
Some wounds heal within days or weeks. Others need professional assessment and ongoing care.
Surgical wounds
Dressings and monitoring after an operation, including follow-up care once you are home from hospital.
Skin tears
Common in older people, where thin or fragile skin tears away from the tissue underneath.
Pressure injuries
Damage to skin and tissue from pressure or friction, often over bony areas in people who sit or lie for long periods.
Venous leg ulcers
Slow-healing ulcers on the lower leg, linked to poor circulation in the leg veins.
Arterial ulcers
Ulcers caused by reduced blood flow to the legs or feet, which need prompt medical review.
Diabetic foot ulcers
Ulcers on the feet of people with diabetes, where nerve and circulation problems can make wounds easy to miss.
What happens at a wound care visit
A simple process, with you and your family involved at every step.
Get in touch
Call or send an enquiry. I will ask about the wound and who is involved in your care.
Home assessment
I review the wound and together we talk through your health and goals.
Care plan and dressings
We agree to a plan and will attend to regular care based off your needs
Monitor and review
I track healing and, with your consent, keep your GP or specialist informed.
When to get help
Call 000 or go to emergency if:
- Bleeding is heavy and will not stop with firm pressure
- There is severe pain, confusion or faintness
- There is a high temperature or shivering with a wound
- Redness is spreading quickly
See your GP or urgent care promptly if:
- Redness, warmth or swelling is increasing
- There is pus, cloudy fluid or a bad smell
- Pain is getting worse
- The wound is not improving, or is getting bigger
- A surgical wound is opening up
- You have diabetes and notice a new sore, blister or break in the skin on your foot
Why some wounds heal slowly
A wound that has not improved after several weeks is often called a chronic wound. There is usually an underlying reason, and looking after that reason matters as much as the dressing.
- Diabetes
- Poor circulation
- Leg swelling (oedema or lymphoedema)
- Reduced mobility
- Fragile skin
- Infection
- Poor nutrition or low fluid intake
- Some medications and health conditions
Wound care works best as a team effort. I work alongside your GP, specialist and other health professionals.
Chronic wounds are more common than most people realise
Estimates from Australian and European sources.
These are estimates, and different sources use different methods. Full sources are listed at the bottom of this page.
Receiving Support at Home or NDIS?
Under Support at Home and NDIS, a registered provider arranges your services, and participants do not contribute to clinical support costs such as nursing. A good first step is to ask your provider or care partner whether they can arrange nursing visits from me. You are also welcome to contact me directly to talk through your options.
Where I visit
Central Coast: Gosford, Erina, Terrigal, Wyong, Chain Valley Bay and surrounding suburbs.
Also visiting: Newcastle, Hornsby and surrounding areas.
Not sure whether I visit your suburb? Get in touch and I will let you know.
Wound care FAQs
Do I need a referral?
You do not need a GP referral to get in touch. I may ask your GP or specialist for information about your care, with your consent.
How often will you visit?
It depends on the wound and the type of dressing. We will agree a visit schedule together after the first assessment.
Can a family member arrange this for me?
Yes. Family members are welcome to call, and you can have as much involvement from them as you like.
Do you treat wounds in aged care facilities?
No. I only visit people in their own homes.
Can you work with my GP?
Yes. I am happy to liaise with your GP or specialist, with your consent, so everyone is working from the same plan.
Need wound care at home?
Call or send an enquiry. I will talk through your situation and arrange a visit.
Sources
- Wounds Australia: woundsaustralia.com.au
- McCosker L, et al. Chronic wounds in Australia: a systematic review of key epidemiological and clinical parameters. International Wound Journal, 2019. View the paper
- Sheppeard A. The "hidden epidemic" of chronic wounds. Medical Republic, 15 August 2022. Read the article
- European Wound Management Association, Summary of Wound Prevalence. View the summary
- den Braber E, et al. EWMA 2024 state of affairs: unmet medical need and health inequality in the treatment of chronic wounds. Journal of Wound Management, 2026. View the article
This page is general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. If you are worried about a wound, speak to your GP or a nurse. In an emergency, call 000.