Is wound care and management in the UK a forgotten burden on healthcare services?

According to a 2018 UK wound care analysis, the annual NHS cost of wound management was £8.3 billion, making it the third-highest expense for the NHS, following cancer and diabetes. Around 67% of these costs were dedicated to managing unhealed wounds, with over 70% of the expenditure attributed to visits from nurses, doctors, or healthcare assistants. Wound care products accounted for only 6% of the overall costs, highlighting the need for improving standards in wound care. Doing so would benefit patients, alleviate the pressure on healthcare staff and redirect vital resources.

The National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP) is taking action and commissioning the National Wound Care Workforce Framework for England. This framework focuses on improving healing rates, enhancing patient care, and increasing cost-effectiveness while reducing the incidence and recurrence of wounds.

The Institute of Government & Public Policy has built a strong reputation for delivering insightful and impactful healthcare conferences. Our previous National Wound Care and Management Conferences have received outstanding feedback from delegates:

"An excellent conference with great speakers. The amount of research and work shared was incredible."

"The topics and discussions were outstanding. I left feeling inspired and motivated."

"The day was fascinating. It provided an opportunity to reconsider how we work as a team, alongside offering insights on how we can develop our service. Thank you!"

"All the presentations were amazing, and the speakers were exceptional. I have enhanced my knowledge of wound management and left feeling greatly inspired. Many thanks!"

"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people from different trusts and learning new approaches. The event stayed on time despite a packed schedule, which was appreciated."

"It was educational and inspiring—an excellent exhibition, with lots of new information shared."

"The event was interactive, informative, and engaging. I felt the day was a huge success and very fulfilling."

Join us at the fourth National Wound Care and Management Conference and Exhibition 2025, where experts from across the field will gather to discuss the future of wound care in the UK. The event will cover key themes such as improving patient experience and recovery, enhancing education and skills development for healthcare professionals, leveraging data-driven and digital solutions for better wound care outcomes, and exploring innovative approaches to resource management and service delivery. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in the field and explore best practices in wound care prevention and management. Contact one of our advisors now to secure your place and avoid disappointment!