The Society of Tissue Viability

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Stop the Pressure 2024

How we're tackling avoidable pressure ulcers in acute, community and mental health provider settings

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Society of Tissue Viability - free fundamentals education sessions

Fundamentals of pressure ulcer care – November 2024

Free online course for Healthcare Professionals on preventing and managing pressure ulcers

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Society of Tissue Viability - free advanced study days

Advanced Pressure ulcer prevention and management when caring for people with complex health needs

Register now for our free advanced study day on Pressure ulcer prevention and management when caring for people with complex health needs

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Benefits of membership

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Membership of the Society of Tissue Viability means joining a community of the some of the world's leading clinical experts - all for less than £3 per month

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Latest thinking and research

Get your own copy of the Journal of Tissue Viability each quarter - essential reading on cutting-edge thinking on all aspects of skin health and wound healing

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Unique discounts and educational grants

The opportunity to apply for one of a number of educational grants to attend the best skin health and wound healing conferences

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I can honestly say that being a Trustee is one of the best things that I have ever done

Meet Dr Ray Samuriwo, Associate Professor - The many lessons that he has learned as a member of the Society have had a major impact on how he approaches patient care, education and research

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Ray Samuriwo, Member of the Tissue Viability Society and Past Chair

Solving skin and wound challenges together

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We create spaces where professional connections are made, ideas are shared and collaborative action happens.

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Education to supercharge your career

We turn interest into expertise and give professionals the support they need to make change happen in skin health and wound healing.

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Cutting edge research and resources

We platform the best new thinking and practices in skin health and wound healing, and make sure it reaches the people it needs to.

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Research

Pressure ulcer prevention for people with long-term neurological conditions (LTNCs) who self-manage care and live at home

Delia Muirm, Laura McLarty, Jessica Drinkwater, Carole Bennett, Yvonne Birks, Andrea Broadway-Parkinson, Vanessa Cooksey, Phil Gleeson, Christy Holland, Lisa Ledger, Daniella-Jade Lowe, Andrea McGoverin, Jane Nixon, Tanya Perry, Heidi Sandoz, Brian Rawson, Yvonne Rawson, Nikki Stubbs, Kay Walker, Helen Whitaker, Susanne Coleman, view paper on the JTV website. This study utilises a participatory research approach, […] Full story