The Society of Tissue Viability

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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 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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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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Understanding Standards for Beds and Mattresses: Pressure Care Devices Flammability Safety Criteria

Introduction From a procurement perspective, what should be specified within the description of the relevant flammability criteria for selection of a pressure care device? The answer is that there’s no simple answer, and it all falls back on ‘risk’. Even that is not straightforward since often we have a range of external (that are external […] Full story