01 July 2025

Understanding the association between pressure ulcers and sitting in adults

Overview The panel explored how the guidelines have been shaped by current research, insights from clinicians, and feedback from service users. Additionally, they will demonstrate how these guidelines can be practically applied to help prevent pressure ulcers, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Learning objectives After watching this webinar, persons will be able […]

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29 April 2025

Seating guidelines – for people, carers and health & social care professionals

This third version of the seating guidelines aims to deliver a practical guide, using the most up to date research and evidence on pressure ulcer prevention and management. This guide can be applied to those who remain seated for extended periods of time across health and social care settings. In the UK, over 700,000 patients […]

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28 March 2025

Pressure ulcer treatment vs fire risk: A case discussion

Overview The aim of this webinar was to discuss the risk of a catastrophic fire when using powered mattresses and actions that can be taken to mitigate the risk. Learning objectives At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: Articulate the adverse outcomes associated with the development of a Category 4 pressure […]

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05 December 2024

The role of mobility in reducing pressure ulcer risk

Presentation from Advanced Pressure ulcer prevention and management when caring for people with complex health needs study day, 21 November 2024 Samantha Rooney, Senior Physiotherapist (Team Leader), University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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05 December 2024

Assessing sub-epidermal moisture as a predictor of pressure damage

Presentation from Advanced Pressure ulcer prevention and management when caring for people with complex health needs study day, 21 November 2024 Zena Moore, Chair in Nursing, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)

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05 December 2024

Stop The Pressure

Presentation from Advanced Pressure ulcer prevention and management when caring for people with complex health needs study day, 21 November 2024 Jacqui Fletcher, Senior Clinical Advisor STOP the Pressure Programme & Clinical Lead Pressure Ulcers, NHSEI and National Wound Care Strategy Programme

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05 December 2024

How important is nutrition in reducing pressure ulcer risk?

Presentation from Advanced Pressure ulcer prevention and management when caring for people with complex health needs study day, 21 November 2024 Dove Yu, Senior Specialist Dietitian in Nutrition support and Palliative care, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust  

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05 December 2024

Positioning to prevent and manage pressure ulcers

Presentation from Advanced Pressure ulcer prevention and management when caring for people with complex health needs study day, 21 November 2024. Dr Jackie Casey, Reader, School of Nursing & Paramedic Sciences, Ulster University/ Head of R&D for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals, Southern Health & Social Care Trust

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05 December 2024

The science behind pressure ulcer prevention equipment: How do we select?

Presentation from Advanced Pressure ulcer prevention and management when caring for people with complex health needs study day, 21 November 2024 Heidi Sandoz, Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist, Independent TV Consultant & SoTV Skin Care Champion Educator, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

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05 December 2024

Word searches – Stop the Pressure

Using our 2025 theme INCLUSIVITY – ‘Are you really LOOKING, are you really LISTENING’ Online version Online word search 1 Online word search 2 Paper version Paper word search 1 Paper word search 2

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22 November 2024

Pressure ulcer prevention in people with dementia

Overview This webinar will harness the experience of clinical experts in the dementia care field to highlight how we can improve communication with the patient and their family to both allow them to participate in preventative care and to support safe and compassionate delivery of care by clinical staff. Learning objectives To understand the specific […]

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21 November 2024

Pressure ulcer prevention for people with Learning Disability

Overview This webinar harnessed the experience of clinical experts in the Learning Disability field who highlighted how we can improve communication with the person and their family/carers to both allow them to participate in preventative care and to support safe and compassionate delivery of care. Learning objectives To develop an understanding of specific support needs […]

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