• Understand the challenges associated with the increasing demand for wound care services in the UK healthcare Sector
• Identify strategies to optimise resource allocation and service delivery to meet the growing prevalence of people with unhealed wounds
• Promote collaborative approaches through all disciplines for efficient wound care management by breaking down silos and fostering cohesive care through all departments

• Understand the extent of wound problems in practice
• Appreciate the need for comprehensive and coordinated education, training and service delivery
• The benefits realised if the subject is given the attention and support required

• Understand the prevalence and symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), including its impact on affected areas such as the armpits, groin, and breasts.
• Recognize the emotional, physical, and social challenges faced by individuals living with HS, and how these affect their quality of life.
• Identify the current treatment limitations for HS, emphasizing wound and pain management strategies in the absence of a cure.
• Discuss the broader impacts of HS on daily living, including financial, social, and occupational challenges, as well as the need for improved awareness and timely diagnosis.

• Recognise the importance of ongoing wound care education and skills development for healthcare professionals at all levels
• Explore the latest frameworks and resources available for wound care education and training
• Discuss strategies for promoting continuous learning and professional development in wound care management

• What are the benefits and cost savings for managing patients with complex wounds on virtual wards.
• Can virtual wards decrease hospital admissions and support reducing inpatients length of hospital stay.
• What are patient’s experiences of being cared for on a virtual ward
• How the virtual ward has changed the organisation of multidisciplinary cross-institutional care for patients with complex wounds to centre around the needs of individual patients – and the value this has brought to patients and staff

Rebecca Housley, Consultant Nurse, Telemedicine, Virtual Wards and the Communication Centre, Hampshire Hospitals

David Cruttenden-Wood, Colorectal Surgeon, Hampshire Hospitals 

Caroline French, Research Assistant, University of Winchester

• Understand how to utilise evidence-based data to optimise wound care protocols and improve patient outcomes
• Explore methods for integrating research findings into clinical practice to enhance the quality and consistency of wound care
• Evaluate the impact of data-driven approaches on patient satisfaction, healing times, and overall care quality in wound management

• Learn from examples on how to build meaningful partnerships and engagement opportunities, and how patients can support said journey
• Understand the role stakeholders outside the NHS can play in facilitating and accelerating change

• Present findings of the Royal College of Nursing programme of research ‘Reducing the risks of infection when procedures requiring asepsis are undertaken
• Explore future avenues for nursing practice and education    

• Explore the application of digital solutions, including AI systems and mobile apps, in wound care management
• Discuss the potential benefits and challenges of integrating digital technologies into wound care practice
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation in leveraging digital solutions to improve wound care outcomes

Melissa Rochon, Trust lead for SSI Surveillance, Research & Innovation, Guy's and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

Keith Harding, Emeritus Professor of Wound Healing Research, Cardiff University

Daphne Hazell, CEO & Founder, Home Wound Care