The following guidance documents are provided to assist clinicians in decisions around the provision of equipment.
Guidance on Prescribing Equipment
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- Criteria for the supply of riser recliner chairs
- Criteria for the supply of hospital beds into residential care homes
- Dermis Plus Prevent
- Frequently requested information on pressure relieving equipment
- Pressure relieving equipment formulary (Adults) PDF – A guide for community clinicians with Cushion and Mattress Selection Guides_V9 April 2026
The previous versions of the Mattress selection guide, cushion selection guide and Guide to heel protectors have now been amalgamated into the’ Pressure Ulcer Equipment Formulary (Adults: A guide for clinicians’ and can be found at the back of this document.
To request pressure-relieving equipment, please fill in the equipment request form on the following page: Referrals – Tissue Viability