Why do we use categories? Understanding the A&P structures of pressure damage

Presentation from Advances in pressure ulcer prevention and management study day – November 2023 Jacqui Fletcher OBE, Senior Clinical Advisor STOP the Pressure Programme & Clinical Lead Pressure Ulcers, NHSEI & NWCSP

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21 February 2024

‘Within 6 Hour’ risk assessment – What does this actually mean?

Presentation from Advances in pressure ulcer prevention and management study day – November 2023 Jacqui Fletcher OBE, Senior Clinical Advisor STOP the Pressure Programme & Clinical Lead Pressure Ulcers, NHSEI and National Wound Care Strategy Programme

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21 February 2024

Preventing pressure ulcers in people with spinal injury – every contact counts

Background Patients with spinal injuries are by definition immobile and insensitive – the 2 highest risk factors for pressure ulcer development. Their condition is usually irreversible and therefore they live with PU risk for the rest of their lives. Overview During the webinar we discussed: For these people how can we make sure that every […]

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14 November 2023

Why Every Contact Counts – a message from the NHS 4 nations

The Society is once again collaborating with The National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP) and all #4nations for STOP the Pressure week with representatives from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The video show representatives from the NHS 4 Nations talking about why Every Contact Counts to stop the pressure. Speakers Jacqui Fletcher OBE, Senior […]

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30 May 2022

Best Practice Statement Addressing skin tone bias in wound care: assessing signs and symptoms in people with dark skin tones

This document aims to highlight this issue and provide clinicians with practical guidance to aid accurate assessment and diagnosis in all skin tones, optimising patient care and improving outcomes – Luxmi Dhoonmoon and Jacqui Fletcher (Expert Panel Co-chairs)

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Society of Tissue Viability

Solving skin and wound challenges together

Author: Jacqui Fletcher

Why do we use categories? Understanding the A&P structures of pressure damage

‘Within 6 Hour’ risk assessment – What does this actually mean?

Preventing pressure ulcers in people with spinal injury – every contact counts

Why Every Contact Counts – a message from the NHS 4 nations

Best Practice Statement Addressing skin tone bias in wound care: assessing signs and symptoms in people with dark skin tones

Solving skin and wound challenges together

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