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PROGRAMME.

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Day 1:

Explore the Full Training Schedule for Each Day

09:00-10:15

Registration, refreshments and e-poster viewing

Please note the exhibition will officially open at 17.30.

10:15-10:30

Conference Welcome and Introduction to the Theme: Revolutionising Wound Care, including Updates from Wounds UK

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Jacqui Fletcher

Speaker

10:30-11:15

Is the Future Digital? Using AI in Patient Care and Its Benefits

  • The role of AI in healthcare with a particular focus on wound management
  • Benefits of AI-driven technologies in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management
  • Real world examples of using AI technologies in wound management
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Leanne Atkin

Speaker

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Harikrishna K.R. Nair

Malaysia

11:15-11:35

Benefits of a digital formulary

  • streamlining access to digital health tools for patients
  • improving patient engagement through accessible digital technologies
  • cost-efficiency by promoting evidence-based options, and facilitating data collection to monitor the effectiveness of digital health interventions
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Hollie Robinson

Speaker

11:35-12:00

Creating a digital tissue viability service across a local place base - acute, community and primary care

  • streamlining processes for healthcare professionals to access support and guidance to ensure the right care is provided in the right place, at the right time
  • facilitating timely updates and changes
  • improving accessibility to the latest versions of the formulary and pathways
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Kelly Philips

Speaker

12:00-12:15

Travel Time

12:30- 13:00

Made easy interactive session (Rotation A)

Sessions are repeated at 13.30

12:30-13:00

Interactive Made Easy Session

Supported by URGO medical

12:30-13:00

Interactive Made Easy Session

Joining the Dots: MASD

Supported by Flen Health

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Jacqui Fletcher

Speaker

12:30-13:00

Interactive Made Easy Session

Enhancing skin integrity: The role of medical adhesive removers in wound care

Supported by Clinimed

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Samantha Holloway

United Kingdom

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Fiona Downie

Speaker

12:30-13:00

Interactive Made Easy Session

Launching a new dressing NPWT: Transitioning the patient from acute to the community setting

Supported by Solventum

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Mark Portu

Speaker

Nurse Nurse

Speaker

12:30-13:00

Interactive Made Easy Session

Supported by L&R.

12:30-13:00

Free paper session

Main Auditorium

13:00-13:30

Lunch and poster viewing

Level 5

13:30-14:15

Made easy interactive session (Rotation B)

These sessions are a repeat of Rotation A.

13:30-14:15

Free paper session

Main Auditorium

14:15-15:25

Travel Time

14:25-15:10

Session Supported by Smith+Nephew

15:10-15:40

Harnessing Technology in Wound Assessment, Management, and Treatment

  • Diagnostics in Practice: Exploring currently available technologies that support effective treatment regimen
  • Devices and Digital Tools: How innovation is driving improved patient outcomes in wound care
  • Implementation Readiness: Building trust and ensuring system readiness for adopting new technologies
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Breda Cullen

United Kingdom

Pete Worsley

Speaker

15:40-16:25

Refining AMS Approaches in Wound Care: Launching the Updated Best Practice Document

Session Supported by Essity

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the key principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship and its relevance to wound care
  • Execute effective wound care aligned to AMS strategies, incorporating what to consider in an assessment, wound cleansing, swabbing and debridement.
  • Feel confident when selecting antimicrobial dressings and when to administer systemic therapies in managing wound bioburden
  • Believe that they can make a difference to reduce antimicrobial resistance

 

Advancing Standards in Continence and Skin Care: A New BPS for Clinical Practice

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Define key principles of continence management and their impact on skin integrity across clinical settings
  • Implement evidence-based interventions to prevent and manage skin compromise associated with urinary and faecal incontinence
  • Describe the importance of a MDT approach to continence management and proactive strategies in maintaining skin health
  • Understand and discuss the stigma associated with incontinence

 

16:25-16:50

Changes to the dressing categorisation – How this will change what’s available to you!

  • Overview of the changes
  • Why are the changes important
  • What you need to know - how will the changes impact you? How can you get involved?
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Paddy Markey

Speaker

16:50-17:10

Changes to class IIa regulation for equipment

  • Overview of the changes
  • Why are the changes important
  • What you need to know - how will the changes impact you? How can you get involved?
Jacqui

Jacqui Fletcher

Independent Consultant

17:15-19:00

Official Exhibition Opening Reception

Jacqui

Jacqui Fletcher

Independent Consultant

Best value tickets

Considering attending? Explore our top-value ticket options below.

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BEST VALUE

3 day pass: Delegate Premium

  • 3-day access to conference sessions
  • Tuesday night dinner
  • Full access to exhibition
  • Lunch and refreshments
£385.00Inc VAT (£321.13 Excl VAT)
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BEST VALUE

3 day pass: Poster presenter

  • 3-day access to conference sessions
  • Tuesday night dinner
  • Full access to exhibition
  • Lunch and refreshments
£200.00Inc VAT (£166.25 Excl VAT)
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BEST VALUE

3 day pass: Exhibitor Premium

  • Full access to exhibition (exhibition opens 5.30pm Monday)
  • Tuesday night dinner
  • Access to main stage sessions
  • Lunch and refreshments
£999.00Inc VAT (£832.50 Excl VAT)

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