CFW is urging care home managers and nursing professionals to help raise awareness of the issue of pressure ulcers ahead of ‘Stop Pressure Ulcer Day’ on November 19.
The day is being supported by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) again in 2015.
- Pressure Ulcer guidelines can be found on the EPUAP website.
CFW’s policy adviser, Melanie Minty said: “This campaign is of relevance to everyone who works in the care sector, particularly in residential care and for social care nurses.
“We’d like to encourage care home managers to increase awareness among their staff of the debilitating effects of pressure ulcers and if possible promote the awareness day in November.”
- Awareness-raising materials and a flyer is available here
- The campaign is being organised by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel – see the EPUAP website for more information
For more information – SPUD 2015 in Wales
An event is being held on November 19 at the Welsh Wound Innovation Centre.
To book a place or find out more about this please contact Michelle Owen, a member of the Healthcare and Assistive Technology Society for more information on SPUD 2015 in Wales:
(M) 07872 377145
(T) 01685 350802
(F) 01685 350550