Tissue viability and lymphoedema

The tissue viability and lymphoedema service (TVALS) offers assessment and treatment, specialised advice, and expertise in tissue viability, wound care management, and Lymphoedema for residents in Doncaster, whether they reside in their own homes or in registered care homes with or without nursing, and are registered with a Doncaster GP.

How we can help

Our service aims to educate and raise awareness among patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals regarding tissue viability, lymphoedema, and wound management.

We collaborate with communities by providing:

• expert knowledge and experience in assessment and treatment to aid clinicians in patient management
• comprehensive care focusing on the four cornerstones: skin care, external support, exercise programs, and simple lymphatic drainage for patients and their carers
• educational sessions and training for care homes during clinical visits
• support to maintain individuals’ independence in their chosen places of care, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions, and facilitating timely hospital discharge
• formal training and educational programs

Contact the service

Doncaster

• Address

  Cantley Health Centre
  Middleham Road
  Cantley
  Doncaster
  South Yorkshire
  DN4 6ED

• Phone

  03000 218 996

  Lines are open Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

• Online

  Using our online system also allows you to:

  • contact our admin teams online and receive text or email responses
  • cancel appointments (if you are cancelling with less than 24 hours’ notice, please call us instead)

  Make an admin request

Plan your journey

If you use public transport, the Traveline journey planner provides information about what services and times are available.

Page last reviewed: December 16, 2025
Next review due: December 16, 2026