Tissue Viability WVT

We had a fabulous Coroners Court study day in aid of #StopThePressure in @WyeValleyNHS supported by the wonderful team at @ColoplastUKWSC . Lots of discussion and learning for the group 👏🏻

Repose Foot Protectors is a unique product designed specifically to minimise the risk of pressure damage to heels by off-loading. A significant proportion of pressure ulcers occur on the heels due to a combination of pressure, friction and shear. eu1.hubs.ly/H0bzWSx0

We’re delighted to invite patients, the public, staff and volunteers to WVTs online Annual General Meeting and Staff Recognition Celebration, taking place on 26 September at 6pm. The live meeting link and AGM papers will be available on WVT website shorturl.at/xnwGa

Join us for 'Skin health and wound care for older people' 12 September 2024, 9.30 am - 4.00 pm - FREE online event. Check out our fantastic programme and speakers and book your place. societyoftissueviability.org/whats-on/skin-…

2. Change the language One action we can take to end the hidden harm crisis in leg and foot care is to change the way we talk about leg and foot conditions. Get the full 10-point plan at legsmatter.org/resources/legs… #hiddenharmcrisis #legsmatter

We're absolutely delighted to announce our latest webinar in partnership with the @vascularnurses - join us for the second in our 'on the sofa with the SVN' series - 'Peripheral arterial disease: management and myths' 4 Sept 6.30-7.30 pm. Book your place legsmatter.org/whats-new/peri…

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Repose Foot Protectors are designed to reduce the risk of pressure damages on the heels of patients. Can be used for all categories of pressure damage. #PressureUlcers #Ulcer #MedicalTechnical

Today is International Nurses Day! Thank you to all our nurses for the dedication and first-class care you provide every day. #IND2023

Use the right NHS service and save our emergency departments for those who really need them. Unless you attend with a genuine life-threatening emergency, you may be re-directed to a more appropriate service or face an extremely long wait. #6things Visit 111.nhs.uk

We are really excited to be holding our first face to face event in what feels like a very long time! If wound care is part of your role then please join us. This is an informal drop in session between 12 - 4 to learn about the new products on formulary. @WyeValleyNHS

@WyeValleyNHS Today is National Stop the Pressure Day! Every healthcare professional can play their part in prevention. Pressure ulcers are not inevitable or acceptable. Help stop pressure ulcers #stopthepressure

Repose Wedge provides support to the lower limb allowing for full offloading of the heel with the benefit of immersion and envelopment. Watch the quick reference video here: youtu.be/tfRzIaHH310 #PressureUlcerPrevention #stopthepressure #FootCare #offload

To debride or not to debride The choice of debridement should be tailored to the needs of the patient and their wound. Learn more about how you can support optimal wound preparation: coloplast.to/debridement

We can all make a difference to eliminate avoidable pressure ulcers in our care #STOPthepressure #4nations #riskassessment @Wye_QS @WyeValleyNHS

Flen Health’s Roadshow is coming to Worcestershire Sixway Stadium, “Save the date: 3rd March 2022” It is free to attend, all-day event with guest speakers, workshops and interactive discussions celebrating best practice in wound care. Book your place today! #iamflenhealth

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from all in the TVN team! @WyeValleyNHS