26 February 2019

Writing for publication is now unavoidable for healthcare professionals who want to progress their career. However, it can feel like a daunting process on top of the demands of the day job and home life. This first part of our writing for publication series, provides guidance on what you need to do before you even begin to write.

17 July 2019

At the Wound Care Today event in February 2019, three clinicians presented on the main stage for the first-time as part of an initiative offering support for first-time presenters. Here, they share their experience.  

17 July 2019

The transition from experienced nurse to tissue viability nurse specialist (TVNS) is challenging, with numerous hurdles to overcome. Here, Ali Hill reflects on her experience to date, transitioning from the management of chronic wounds in the community to specialist management of oncological wounds in a hospital setting.

24 July 2019

We are all aware of staff shortages and the challenges they present to the NHS in all areas of practice.

22 October 2019

As a clinician, it is important that you are aware of all the latest new products that have the potential to improve outcomes for you and your patients. Each month, WCT will highlight a product that is new, improved or innovative to keep you up-to-date with what is available. This month, we focus on eKare inSight^®, a unique and easy to use wound management platform that enables standardised, accurate wound assessment at the point of care. In addition, inSight^® allows the sharing of real-time data and the generation of reports, giving it a valuable role in telehealth and improving efficiency in wound care services. 

20 February 2020

While many general practice nurses (GPN) are already used to managing patients with multiple comorbidities, the need for complex wound care that can accompany patients with long-term conditions is on the increase, and has been for some time. So is now the time for GPNs to become experts in wound care?

20 February 2020

Andrew Sharpe discusses three of the clinical emergencies seen in the diabetic foot — peripheral arterial disease, infection and Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy (Charcot foot) — with the aim of enhancing knowledge and clinical skills in the management of diabetic foot disease.

21 February 2020

Lorraine Jones describes how dressing spend was increasing year on year at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, and in order to drive efficiency, procurement of dressings was switched from supply chain to ONPOS. The process and outcomes are described.
 

21 February 2020

Alison Hopkins MBE questions why, as a profession, nurses are allowing the normalisation of non-healing leg ulcers, and why proven treatments are still not being used to maximum effect. 

21 February 2020

Libby Gray asks can technology help to standardise the collection and documentation of wound measurement data?