Stop the Pressure 2025 Campaign 17-21 November

Summary

Pressure ulcers are a concerning and largely avoidable harm associated with healthcare delivery (NHS Improvement, 2018). Pressure ulcers don’t discriminate. They can affect anyone — from newborn babies to those at the end of life — across every type of care setting: at home, in hospital, in care homes, in emergency care systems such as ambulances and A&E, and even in hospices.

They don’t always appear while under clinical care. Sometimes, they develop before a person seeks help, and other times while care is being provided by professionals or social carers.

People frequently move between care settings, so it’s essential that every point of care offers consistent, well-communicated, evidence-based support.

This year’s #StopThePressure campaign runs from 17-21 November and the Society of Tissue Viability is turning the spotlight on the patient voice.

The theme is: “What matters to me is…”

The campaign will amplify stories, challenges, and perspectives – from those delivering care and those receiving it – to bring us back to the heart of person-centred practice.