Knowledge is the enemy of disease

Friday 16 November is Stop Pressure Ulcer Day. The aim of the day is to bring pressure ulcers to the attention of the public, the professionals and the politicians.

Take part in Stop Pressure Ulcer Day on the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel website.

Download: The Stop Pressure Ulcer Day poster

The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) have adopted a guideline developed by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) entitled ‘The management of pressure ulcers in primary and secondary care – A Clinical Practice Guideline’.  The whole guidance and supporting documents can be found on the NICE website.  

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