Upcoming Event: Paediatric Skin Health and Wound Healing Study Day
The Society of Tissue Viability is hosting a comprehensive virtual study day on paediatric skin health and wound healing, scheduled for June 17, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. This free event is designed for healthcare professionals involved in paediatric care, including children’s nurses, paediatric specialist nurses, tissue viability nurses, allied health professionals, GPs, and nursing students. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Key Highlights:
- Patient and Family Perspectives: Aarron and Jacqueline Higgins will share their experiences of managing a child’s chronic wound, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by families. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Holistic Wound Assessment: Rachel Allaway, Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, will discuss comprehensive approaches to wound assessment in children. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Managing Hypergranulation: Jansy Williams, Lead Paediatric Tissue Viability Specialist at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, will present problem-solving strategies for hypergranulation in paediatric wounds. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Nutrition’s Role in Healing: Natalie Yerlett, Interim Head of Dietetics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, will explore the impact of nutrition on wound healing processes. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
- Antimicrobial Stewardship: Claire Gardiner, Paediatric Tissue Viability CNS at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, will address responsible antimicrobial use in paediatric wound care. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Judith Kay and Sophie Whitecroft from Great Ormond Street Hospital will discuss the importance of seating, posture, and equipment selection in preventing and managing pressure ulcers in children. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
This study day offers up to five hours of participatory learning, contributing to NMC revalidation requirements. Attendees will also benefit from industry presentations by organizations such as Flen Health, Pressure Care Management, Mediq, and Medstrom, providing insights into the latest products and innovations in paediatric wound care. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}:contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
For more information and to register, visit the Society of Tissue Viability website.
Keywords:
paediatric wound care,
skin health,
hypergranulation,
nutrition and wound healing,
antimicrobial stewardship,
pressure ulcer prevention