Skin Checks & Skin Integrity
Regular or one-off skin checks for people at risk of pressure injuries and skin breakdown.
What's included
What this service
Every visit is delivered by a registered nurse with experience in skin checks & skin integrity and is documented to support your NDIS plan and treating team.
- Head-to-toe skin inspection, including pressure points, heels, sacrum, and under devices
- Pressure injury risk screening (Braden or Waterlow) and staging of any existing damage
- Moisture-associated skin damage and incontinence-associated dermatitis review
- Skin tear risk assessment for fragile and ageing skin
- Repositioning, pressure-relieving equipment, and mattress/cushion recommendations
- Emollient, barrier cream, and skin care regime advice
- Photographic documentation and comparison between visits
- Education for family, carers, and support workers on what to watch for
Why this matters
Prevention costs far less than a pressure injury
A stage 3 or 4 pressure injury can mean months of wound care, hospital admission, and serious loss of independence. A routine skin check takes under an hour: the nurse inspects every at-risk area, photographs anything of concern, checks that seating and mattress pressure relief is doing its job, and gives your carers a clear plan. If we find early damage, we can begin wound care immediately.
Who it's for
Who this
Anyone with compromised skin integrity — elderly people, spinal cord injury and wheelchair users, people with limited mobility or sensation, those managing incontinence, people on long-term steroids, and anyone recovering from a previous pressure injury.
Commonly supported
How it works
Simple, clear, and
Book a check
Choose a one-off review — often after a hospital stay or a change in mobility — or a regular monthly or quarterly skin check.
Full skin assessment
The nurse conducts a head-to-toe inspection with your consent and dignity front of mind, screens your pressure injury risk, and reviews your equipment and skin care products.
Plan and prevent
You receive a written report with photographs, risk score, and specific recommendations for repositioning, equipment, and skin care — plus referral for wound care if needed.
Funding options
NDIS funded or privately funded
NDIS participants
Skin integrity checks are typically funded as community nursing under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. Recommended pressure-relieving equipment may be funded under Capital Supports — Assistive Technology.
Privately funded
One-off and regular skin checks are available privately, including for aged care residents, retirement village residents, and families arranging care for a parent.
Common questions
Questions people
How often should a skin check be done?
For high-risk people, monthly is common; quarterly suits lower-risk situations. After any hospital stay or new equipment, we recommend a check within a fortnight.
What happens if you find a pressure injury?
We stage and photograph it, start immediate management, notify your GP, and set up wound care visits — including negative pressure therapy where indicated.
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