Prevention of pressure ulcers

We are committed to preventing pressure ulcers and helping patients, families and carers to manage pressure ulcers more effectively.

Pressure ulcers result in a marked reduction of quality of life and can be painful and hard to heal, creating significant difficulties for patients, as well as their families and carers.

 

Please see below for information and resources:

Patient turning chart.pdf [pdf] 59KB

NPUAP-Staging-Poster.pdf [pdf] 1MB

Tissue Viability Society

European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel

NICE Guidance Regarding Pressure Ulcers