Abbreviation: |
LUF |
| English name: |
The Leg Ulcer Forum |
| Original name: |
The Leg Ulcer Forum |
| Country: |
United Kingdom |
| Contact: |
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| Year of foundation: |
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| No. of Members: |
500 |
| President: |
Prof. Christine Moffatt |
| Board: |
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| Cooperating Organisation board representative: |
Susan Knight |
| Education Contact: |
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| Journal: |
The Leg Ulcer Forum Journal;
1 issue per year in the Autumn |
| Main Objective: |
To promote a local network of resources for the benefit of patients suffering from either an ongoing leg ulcer or wound management problem.
To provide a forum to advance the education of nurses and other health care professionals involved in the
treatment of persons with leg ulcers and related conditions including wounds.
Development of new branches/affiliations of the Leg Ulcer Forum within the UK.
To liaise with similar and appropriate organisations in other countries. |
| Main Activities: |
4 conferences per year.
Educational events.
Development of patient and health care professional education resources.
Support and advice for health care professionals. |
