23 February 2022 Understanding the association between pressure ulcers and sitting in adults what does it mean for me and my carers? Seating guidelines for people, carers and health & social care professionals Highlights Costs for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers have increased significantly There is limited published advice on seating and the prevention of pressure ulcers Publications and guidelines lack end user collaboration in their development A practical guide for people, carers and health and social care professionals has been developed Full story
16 February 2022 National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP) Lower Limb Recommendations The National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP) is seeking to improve the care of wounds. The unwarranted variation in the UK wound care services offers major opportunities to improve healing rates and thus reduce patient suffering, spend on inappropriate and ineffective treatments and the amount of clinical time spent on wound care. Full story