Independent Wound Care Specialist Algarve

09/10/2025

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09/10/2025

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐬. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠
A common myth I hear:
“𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭 — 𝐢𝐭’𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫.”
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Wounds heal best in a 𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 it helps new skin cells grow, reduces scarring, and prevents pain.

If your wound looks 𝐝𝐫𝐲, 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, it may be time for a 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

I offer 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 and 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 designed around you — evidence-based, gentle, and person-centred.

06/10/2025

04/10/2025

Healthy legs are happy legs!

Looking after your legs each day can help prevent swelling, varicose veins, and ulcers that take longer to heal.

Simple habits make a big difference, keep moving, moisturise daily, elevate your legs, and check your skin for any changes.

These small steps really do protect your circulation and keep you feeling your best.

03/10/2025

Living with a venous leg ulcer

Behind every wound is a person, with a story that deserves to be heard. Kelly’s journey with a venous leg ulcer shows the challenges many people face, but also the strength and determination it takes to keep going.

I’m sharing this because awareness is the first step towards better support, treatment, and healing.
https://legsmatter.org/information-and-support/personal-stories/living-with-a-venous-leg-ulcer-kellys-story/

02/10/2025

Inspiration in Vascular Nursing

I wanted to share this brilliant podcast from Wounds UK: “My Vascular Journey, from student to nurse consultant.”

In it, Dr Leanne Atkin talks about her pathway in vascular nursing — the challenges, the learning, and the passion that drives her practice.

As someone who is deeply committed to wound and vascular care here in the Algarve, I found this really inspiring. It’s a reminder that our profession is always evolving, and that by learning and sharing, we can make a real difference in people’s lives.

You can listen here: https://wounds-uk.com/podcasts/my-vascular-journey-from-student-to-nurse-consultant/My Vascular Journey Podcast

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02/10/2025

When is a wound considered “chronic”?

Most wounds should heal within 4–6 weeks. If they don’t, it could be a sign the wound is becoming chronic. According to Wounds UK best practice, here are 3 warning signs:

1: The wound hasn’t improved after several weeks
2: There’s ongoing pain, swelling, or infection
3: It keeps reopening or won’t fully close

Chronic wounds need specialist care, including proper assessment, advanced dressings, and sometimes compression therapy.

Early treatment prevents complications and promotes faster healing.
Free consultation available – Call/WhatsApp 915 250 334
jodiprose@me.com

02/10/2025

When should you seek specialist help for a wound?

Most wounds heal naturally, but contact a specialist if you notice:
✔ No improvement after 2 weeks
✔ Increasing redness, swelling or pain
✔ Excess fluid or an unpleasant smell
✔ Slow-healing surgical or diabetic wounds

Specialist care at home helps prevent complications and promotes safer, faster healing.

Free consultation: 915 250 334
jodiprose@me.com

02/10/2025

Independent Wound Care Specialist, Algarve

Hello, I’m Jo Diprose, a UK-trained, NMC-registered clinician now based in Tavira and covering the Algarve. With years of experience in wound management, vascular assessment, and compression therapy, I provide specialist, person-centred care in the comfort of your own home.

Services include:
✔ Post-operative wound care (stitches, staples, surgical sites)
✔ Simple wound management (cuts, grazes, minor burns)
✔ Complex wounds (leg ulcers, pressure injuries, chronic or non- healing wounds)
✔ Vascular assessment & compression therapy (ABI, bandaging, hosiery)
✔ Infection monitoring & advanced dressings
✔ Follow-up dressing changes
✔ Emergency / out-of-hours support

All visits include documentation in English (and Portuguese if required), and I collaborate with local GPs and hospitals when needed.

Free telephone consultation available to discuss your needs before booking.

Based in Tavira | Covering the wider Algarve
jodiprose@me.com | 📱 WhatsApp: 915 250 334

Care that values dignity, privacy, and compassion.