ABOUT US
The Wound Care Academy is a centre of excellence dedicated to advancing education, research, and clinical practice in wound care. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred wound management.
Through a 12-month comprehensive learning programme, participants gain an advanced understanding of wound prevention, assessment, and treatment while developing the critical thinking required for real-world clinical decision-making. Guided by world-leading educators, the Academy blends cutting-edge scientific insights with practical clinical application.
Our Purpose
We are committed to:
- Elevating standards of wound care globally
- Strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration
- Supporting clinicians to deliver measurable improvements in patient outcomes
- Translating research and evidence into everyday practice
What Participants Achieve
Upon completing the programme, learners will:
- Understand the stages of wound healing and factors influencing them
- Identify and classify a wide range of wound types
- Recognise the essential role of multidisciplinary teams in wound care
- Apply preventative strategies to maintain skin integrity
- Detect and manage early signs of wound infection
- Demonstrate enhanced professional responsibility and accountability
Appreciate the importance of measuring clinical outcomes
Our Faculty

Professor Karen Ousey
Clinical Manager at Omniamed Communications Dound Division

Jacqui Fletcher
Independent Consultant

Dr Leanne Atkin
Vascular Nurse Consultant & Research Lead

Fiona Downie
Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist & Educator

Kate Williams
Tissue Viability Nurse Consultant

Samantha Holloway
Senior Lecturer & Programme Director in Wound Healing