Gary Baker’s Post

Well done Pete. A long journey, for an amazing wound care research project. BR Gary.

Can anyone provide data on how many people currently suffer from pressure ulcers across the EU? Understanding the scale and scope of this issue is the first step toward addressing it effectively. It’s been suggested that there may be as many as 4 million people living with pressure ulcers in the EU. If that’s accurate, let’s set a collective, achievable goal: reducing this number by 10% within one full year. That would mean 400,000 people relieved of the pain and discomfort associated with this condition. Such a reduction would align with the WHO’s objectives to improve quality of life amongst the elderley. Even if we only reduce incidence by only 5% that would still be 200,000 lives altered. This would allow us to reflect and evaluate what worked, what didn’t work, and use this experience to further reduce pressure ulcers in the second year. I fully agree with the stop the pressure ulcers campaign, and feel that we are more likely to make this happen if we set ourselves a realistic first stage goal - and achieve it. What are your thoughts? What % reduction do you think is achieable in your care establishment and country? What measures do you think would reduce incidence by 10%? #EPUAP2025 , #stopthepressure

The rationale behind a true fully automatic auto weight adjusting active mattress.

Review of BUPA's Fantastic and Manageable Initiative - Reaching Net Zero: Designing Sustainability into the Healthcare System.

Maarit, it was a pleasure to meet you at #EPUAP2024, and to hear your brilliant strategy for making a success of #EPUAP2025 .. one year hence. I love the theme. I had the good fortune to know Judy Waterlow, whose mantra was pressure is better than cure. I totally agree and look forward to seeing our colleagues in Helsinki.

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A great care team.

It’s concerning that while the CQC is working to build a more trusted regulatory approach, a critical gap remains unaddressed: 700,000 people in the UK suffer from pressure ulcers, yet there is no check to confirm that the mattresses they're sleeping on are legally compliant Class 2a medical devices, as required by the MHRA. If a mattress isn't properly registered and audited, it could be unsafe, clinically ineffective, and result in the loss of insurance cover. This exposes care providers and prescribers to potential litigation – a significant risk that's completely avoidable. All the CQC needs to do is ask care providers for proof of Class 2a MHRA registration for active mattresses. A simple check, but one that could greatly enhance patient safety and accountability. As the CQC continues to work towards more transparent and robust regulation, addressing this issue should be a priority to protect both residents and care providers. Mark, your excellent article re~:CQC’s new initiatives is insightful – but this is one area where more action is urgently needed to ensure safe and effective care for all.