Overview

At the Society of Tissue Viability, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our 2025 Seating Guidelines through an engaging and informative webinar. This third edition of the guidelines has been carefully revised to provide a comprehensive, practical resource grounded in the latest research and evidence surrounding pressure ulcer prevention and management.

The purpose of these guidelines is to serve as an essential reference for healthcare professionals, care givers, and individuals who remain seated for prolonged periods across various health and social care settings.

In the UK alone, over 700,000 patients are affected by pressure ulcers each year, with approximately 180,000 cases being newly acquired annually. The treatment costs associated with pressure ulcers are substantial, with estimates reaching £3.8 million every day for the NHS.

Recognising this, our guidelines aim to improve prevention strategies, enhance patient care, and reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers among those at risk when seated. They are designed to be applicable to people living with pressure ulcer risk, as well as to the healthcare professionals, caregivers, and support staff who work closely with them across all sectors of health and social care. Our goal is to empower those involved in delivering and receiving care with the most current, evidence-based practices to effectively prevent pressure ulcers when seated.

We look forward to your participation in this important event as we work together to promote safer seating practices and advance pressure ulcer prevention.

Where and when

25 June 2025 – Online via the Zoom platform

What’s it about?

Join us to hear from a distinguished panel of speakers, including some of the authors who contributed to the development of the latest seating guidelines.

You’ll also hear from individuals who use these guidelines to inform their clinical practice and from people with personal experience of living with pressure ulcer risk while seated.

The panel will explore 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 attending this online event, persons will be able to:

• Reflect on the pressure ulcer prevention and management experiences of an individual and a carer of an individual who remains seated for long periods.
• Highlight to others the publication of the new revised Society of Tissue Viability Seating guidelines
• Review the additions to the seating guidelines in light of changes in practice since 2018

Who should attend?

We warmly invite participation from a diverse range of attendees, including:

• Individuals with short-term or long-term mobility challenges who remain seated for extended periods, along with their carers
• NHS, private and independent health and social care staff involved in patient care and pressure ulcer prevention
• Private and independent health and social care providers
• Healthcare education and training professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and teaching resources
• Industry representatives involved in products and services related to seating, pressure management, and patient care

View/download the guidelines