2023 annual conference – solving skin & wound challenges together
We believe that skin health and wound healing is everyone’s business and that change happens when we work together, not in silos.
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Come to the SoTV 2023 annual conference – solving skin & wound challenges together and you can join our community and listen to live lectures, interviews and discussions, take part in workshops, visit our industry exhibition, network with colleagues and speakers and join the live conversations during the sessions.
Our conference really is a space where professional connections are made, ideas are shared and collaborative action happens.
Programme includes:
- Latest innovative thinking and research from the world of skin health and wound healing
- Get up to speed on the latest thinking on pressure ulcer prevention and management
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Lectures and discussions on lower limb management and compression
- Managing surgical wounds and preventing and treating surgical site infections including the latest research findings
- The effect of the latest digital technology on skin health and wound healing
- Innovation and quality improvement
- Interactive workshops – advanced bandaging skills, vascular assessment and debridement
- A full day of evidence-based Practice lectures and updates on the NIHR wounds research portfolio
- Our ‘Fundamentals of wound care’ day, looking at the skin and skin breakdown, wound assessment and healthy legs & feet
- Scientific symposia sponsored by 3M and Urgo
Call for abstracts
Abstract submissions have now closed. Thank you to everyone that submitted, you will be hearing from us soon as to the reviewers decision.
Hotels, travel and parking
All the information to make your trip to Peterborough hassle-free
Free places
We are delighted to be able to offer a number of free places for attendance at our conference which are open to all practicing healthcare professionals living and working in the UK. To get your place, simply click the Book Tickets button on this page, choose FREE Place and complete your registration.
Travel and accommodation bursaries
Due to the fantastic response to our travel and accommodation bursaries, we have currently suspended all applications. We may be able to offer this again soon, so please do keep checking our website and social channels for updates
If you live more than 45 miles from the conference venue, you can apply for a travel and accommodation bursary (only available to Society of Tissue Viability members – membership costs just £30 per year). To apply for a bursary simply click the Apply now button below and complete the application. If you are awarded a bursary we can also help you book your travel and accommodation for the conference.
HUGE Thanks to our Corporate Partners who support these FREE places and busaries.
Opportunities for companies
Email dawn@pinkatpink.com if you have questions about how your company can get involved.
The conference was very educational and well planned. The speakers were invaluable to our practice and their passion shined through
Keynote Speakers
![Dr Una Adderley, Director, National Wound Care Strategy](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/UNA-ADDERLEY-2.jpg)
![Dr Leanne Atkin PhD, MHSc, RGN, Vascular Nurse Consultant/Research Fellow, Mid Yorks NHS Trust/University of Huddersfield](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/LEANNE-ATKIN.jpg)
Leanne Atkin
Vascular Nurse Consultant/Research Fellow
Mid Yorks NHS Trust/University of Huddersfield
Read more…![Jess Baker CPsychol, Psychologist, Coach & Author, Jess Baker Consulting](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JESS-BAKER.jpg)
![Danielle Base, Specialist Occupational Therapist and Moving and Handling Practitioner, Gel Ovations Europe](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DANIELLE-BASE.jpg)
Danielle Base
Specialist Occupational Therapist and Moving and Handling Practitioner
Pearce Brothers Mobility
Read more…![Jo Casey, Royal College of Podiatry](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JO-CASEY.jpg)
![Vicky Cattell, Plastic Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VICKY-CATTELL.jpg)
Vicky Cattell
Plastic Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Read more…![Charmaine Childs, Professor of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Sheffield Hallam University](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CHARMAINE-CHILDS.jpg)
![Dr Victoria Clemett PhD, RN, BNurs, FHEA, Adult Nursing Lecturer, King’s College London](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VICTORIA-CLEMETT.jpg)
![Annie Clothier, Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist, South East Wales Vascular Network, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ANNIE-CLOTHIER.jpeg)
Annie Clothier
Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist
South East Wales Vascular Network, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Read more…![Dr Susanne Coleman, University of Leeds, TVS Speaker](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SUSANNE-COLEMAN-1.jpg)
Susanne Coleman
NIHR Post-Doc Researcher
Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds
Read more…![Dr Jeannie Donnelly PhD., Dip. Wound Healing & Tissue Repair, B.Sc. (Hon’s) Health Studies incorporating the RCN Nurse Practitioner ProfessioLead Nurse Tissue Viability, Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, Queens University Belfast](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/JEANNIE-DONELLY-600x600.jpg)
Jeannie Donnelly
Lead Nurse Tissue Viability & Honorary Senior Lecturer
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust & School of Nursing, Queens University Belfast
Read more…![Jacky Edwards, Clinical Lead for Surgical Wounds and Wound Infection, Lead for Education and Workforce, NWCSP](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JACKY-EDWARDS.jpg)
Jacky Edwards
Clinical Lead for Surgical Wounds and Wound Infection, Lead for Education and Workforce
NWCSP
Read more…![Ina Farrelly, SoTV Trustee](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/INA-FARELLY-600x600.jpg)
![Elaine Flaherty, RGN, DN, BSc hons Tissue Viability, Clinical Lead Tissue Viability, North East London Foundation Trust (ELFT)](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ELAINE-FLAHERTY.jpg)
![Jacqui Fletcher, Senior Clinical Advisor, Stop the Pressure Programme, NHSEI and National Wound Care Strategy](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JACQUI-FLETCHER.jpg)
Jacqui Fletcher
Senior Clinical Advisor STOP the Pressure Programme & Clinical Lead Pressure Ulcers
NHSEI and National Wound Care Strategy Programme
Read more…![Robert Gannon, Nurse Consultant for Wound Care, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ROBERT-GANNON.jpg)
Robert Gannon
Nurse Consultant for Wound Care
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge
Read more…![Sarah Gardner, SoTV Chair and Independent Tissue Viability Consultant, Wound Matters](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SARAH-GARDNER-2.jpg)
![Dr Jemell Geraghty DHRes, MSc, BN, RGN, Lecturer Adult Nursing & Tissue Viability Module Lead,Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King’s College London](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JEMELL-GERAGHTY.jpg)
Jemell Geraghty
Lecturer and Nurse Consultant & Independent Nurse Prescriber
Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King’s College London and Ad Integrum Vascular & Wound Care Ltd, Change Grow Live (CGL, UK)
Read more…![Dr Clare Greenwood, Trustee of the SoTV and PhD, MSc, PGCert, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CLARE-GREENWOOD.gif)
Clare Greenwood
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability and Visiting Research Fellow
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Clinical Trials and Research Unit, University of Leeds
Read more…![Patricia Grocott PhD; BSc (Hons); DipN (Lon), Professor of Nursing Technology and Innovation](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PATRICIA-GROCOTT.jpg)
Patricia Grocott
Professor of Nursing Technology and Innovation
King’s College London. Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care
Read more…![Paul Hardy PGCert IPPE, BSc (Hons), RN(A), RNT, FHEA, Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist/Associate Lecturer, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Queens Hospital](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PAUL-HARDY.jpg)
Paul Hardy
Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist and Associate Lecturer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust and Queens Hospital
Read more…![Callum Housley, Senior Product Manager, Bruin Biometrics](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CALLUM-HOUSLEY.jpg)
![Evie Jones](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EVIE-JONES.jpeg)
![Lara Kilbourne BSc Hons, PG Cert, Burns and Plastics Specialist Nurse, University Hospitals of Leicester](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LARA-KILBOURNE.jpeg)
![Margaret Kitching, Regional Chief Nurse (North East & Yorkshire), NHS England & NHS Improvement](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MARGARET-KITCHING.jpeg)
Margaret Kitching
Margaret Kitching Regional Chief Nurse (North East & Yorkshire)
NHS England & NHS Improvement
Read more…![Gabriela Korn, Advanced Specialist Wound Care Nurse, Accelerate CIC](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GABRIELA-KORN.jpg)
![Mr Matthew Lee PhD FRCS, Academic Clinical Lecturer in General Surgery, University of Sheffield & Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MATTHEW-LEE.jpg)
Matthew Lee
Academic Clinical Lecturer in General Surgery
University of Sheffield & Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Read more…![Vennessa Lee, Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist, London Bridge and Lister Hospitals](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/VENNESSA-LEE.jpg)
![Natasha Levy MSc, Senior Lecturer in Podiatry, University of Huddersfield](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NATASHA-LEVY.jpg)
![Liang Liu MD, PhD, FHEA, Senior Research Fellow / Lecturer, Centre for the Critical Research in Nursing and Midwifery (CCRNM), Adult, Child and Midwifery, Middlesex University, London](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LIANG-LIU.png)
Liang Liu
Senior Research Fellow / Lecturer
Centre for the Critical Research in Nursing and Midwifery (CCRNM), Adult, Child and Midwifery, Middlesex University, London
Read more…![Mr Sanjib Majumder FRCS(Plast), Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mid-Yorkshire NHS Trust](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SANJIB-MAJUMDER.jpeg)
Sanjib Majumder
Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon
Mid-Yorkshire NHS Trust, Wakefield
Read more…![Ayesha Marshall MSc BSc RGN, Nurse Consultant Tissue Viability, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/AYESHA-MARSHALL.png)
Ayesha Marshall
Nurse Consultant Tissue Viability
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Read more…![Dr Elizabeth McGinnis, Clinical Co-ordinator, Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Leeds](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LIZ-MCGINNIS.jpg)
Elizabeth McGinnis
Clinical Co-ordinator and Honorary Clinical Associate Professor
Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Leeds
Read more…![Joseph Montgomery, Customer Services Lead, Accelerate CIC](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/JOSEPH-MONTGOMERY.jpg)
![Delia Muir, Public Involvement and Engagement Lead, Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research (LICTR)](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DELIA-MUIR.jpg)
Delia Muir
Public Involvement and Engagement Lead
Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research (LICTR)
Read more…![Sharon Neill RN, BSc (Hons), MSc, SPQ (Adult) NMP (V300), Queens Nurse, SoTV Trustee and Lecturer in Nursing, Ulster University](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SHARON-NEILL-1.jpg)
![Prof. Jane Nixon MBE, PhD, RGN, SoTV Trustee and Professor of Tissue Viability and Clinical Trials Research, Leeds Institute Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Leeds](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/JANE-NIXON-1.jpg)
Jane Nixon
Professor of Tissue Viability and Clinical Trials Research
Leeds Institute Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Leeds
Read more…![Mr Michael Oliver MSc BSc(Hons), Programme Manager, Livewell Southwest CIC](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MIKE-OLIVER.jpg)
![Karen Layflurrie; Clinical Lead Leg Ulcer Services; HertsOne and Central London Community Healthcare Trust (CLCH)](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/KAREN-LAYFLURRIE.jpeg)
Karen LayFlurrie
Clinical Lead Leg Ulcer Services
HertsOne and Central London Community Healthcare Trust (CLCH)
Read more…![Associate Professor Christina Parker RN, PhD, Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CHRISTINA-PARKER.jpg)
Christina Parker
Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Read more…![Professor Tom Pinkney, Honorary Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon and George Drexler & Royal College of Surgeons Chair of Surgical Trials, University of Birmingham](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TOM-PINKNEY.jpg)
Thomas Pinkney
Honorary Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon and George Drexler & Royal College of Surgeons Chair of Surgical Trials
University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham
Read more…![Claire Porter, Plastics Specialist Sister/Lead Nurse, Leicester Royal Infirmary](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CLAIRE-PORTER.jpg)
Claire Porter
Advanced Practice Lead in Burns & Plastics
University Hospitals of Leicester
Read more…![Emma Readman, MSc Health & Professional Practice (Burns & Plastics), BSc Nursing (Registered Children’s Nurse), Non-Medical Prescriber, PGDip Tropical Nursing, Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing (previously Burns & Plastics Advanced Nurse Practitioner),De Montfort University](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EMMA-READMAN.jpg)
Emma Readman
Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing (previously Burns & Plastics Advanced Nurse Practitioner)
De Montfort University
Read more…![Barnaby Reeves, Professor of Health Services Research, Bristol Trials Centre, University of Bristol](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BARNABY-REEVES.jpg)
Barnaby Reeves
Professor of Health Services Research
Bristol Trials Centre, University of Bristol
Read more…![Georgina Ritchie, Director of Education, Accelerate](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GEORGINA-RITCHIE.jpg)
![Jayne Robbie, Senior Lecturer in Diabetes Care at Birmingham City University and Specialist Podiatrist at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/JAYNE-ROBBIE.jpg)
Jayne Robbie
Senior Lecturer in Diabetes Care and Specialist Podiatrist
Birmingham City University and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
Read more…![Melissa Rochon, Trust Lead for SSI Surveillance, Research and Innovation, SIU Unit, Directorate of Infection Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MELISSA-ROCHON.jpg)
Melissa Rochon
Trust Lead for SSI Surveillance, Research and Innovation
SIU Unit, Directorate of Infection Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT
Read more…![Misha Sidapra, NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow and Surgical Trainee, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MISHA-SIDAPRA.jpg)
Misha Sidapra
Clinical Research Fellow and NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Read more…![Gill Sykes Society of Tissue Viability Trustee](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GILL-SYKES-1-600x600.jpg)
![Joanna Swan RN, BSc(HONS) nursing, MSc Wound healing and tissue repair, Trustee for the Society of Tissue Viablity and Senior Lecturer in Tissue Viability, Birmingham City University](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/JOANNA-SWAN.jpg)
![](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/JOY-TICKLE.jpg)
![Mr Mike Watson, Associate Director, DDI & Implementation, National Wound Care Strategy Programme](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MIKE-WATSON.png)
Mike Watson
Associate Director
DDI & Implementation National Wound Care Strategy Programme
Read more…![Dr Sue Woodward, PhD, MSc, PGCEA, RN, FRCN, Senior Lecturer, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King’s College London](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SUE-WOODWARD.jpg)
Sue Woodward
Senior Lecturer
Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King’s College London
Read more…![Fran Worboys RGN BSc (Hons) DipN DipHS, Consultant Clinical Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FRAN-WORBOYS.jpg)
![Dr Peter Worsley, Associate Professor, Clinical Academic Facility, School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PETER-WORSLEY.jpg)
Peter Worsley
Associate Professor
Clinical Academic Facility, School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton
Read more…![Carole Young RGN, BSc Tissue Viability, PGCert Healthcare Education, PGCert TVLC, Independent Tissue Viability Nurse Consultant and Associate Lecturer - Anglia Ruskin University](https://societyoftissueviability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CAROLE-YOUNG.png)
Carole Young
Independent Tissue Viability Nurse Consultant and Associate Lecturer
Anglia Ruskin University
Read more…