Preventing pressure uclers at home
This website has been developed by people with long-term health conditions, such as MS, spinal cord injury, and spina bifida, together with carers, personal assistants, healthcare professionals and researchers.
Pressure ulcers can be serious, but most can be prevented.
We understand that preventing pressure ulcers while continuing to do the things that matter most to you can be challenging. This website offers practical advice, tools, and information to help prevent pressure ulcers at home. It may also be helpful if you support or care for people with long term health conditions.
"My pressure ulcer had an impact on the whole family. I was in hospital for 5 months. I’m a very sociable person and found the isolation extremely difficult. My family travelled long distances to see me every day. I was very poorly. Thankfully I recovered, and I will now do whatever it takes to stop that happening again."
All of the quotes and case studies on this website are based on real experiences. Some details have been changed to protect people’s privacy.
How to use this website
If you want to find out more about pressure ulcers, including who is at risk and how to help prevent them, you may find the following sections useful:
Useful links
Your routine
If you want to develop your own routineto prevent pressure ulcers, you may be interested in:
Pressure ulcer concerns
If you are concerned you have a pressure ulcer or a change in condition you may be interested in:
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