Original Name:

The Leg Ulcer Forum

Country:

United Kingdom

Contact info and web site:

Website: www.legulcerforum.org

Name of President:

Mark Collier

Executive Board/Council:

Christine Moffatt - life president; Mark Collier; Irene Anderson; Jackie Dark; Helen Langthorne; Helen Tilbe; Kim Drewery; Brenda King; Kirsty Mahoney; Gail Powell; Susan Knight 

Cooperating Organisation board representative:

Susan Knight

Articles in EWMA Journal:

No. of Members:

300

Year of foundation:

Main purpose/objective of the association:

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.

Journal:

The Leg Ulcer Forum Journal;
1 issue per year in the Autumn

Education Contact:

Activities:

4 conferences per year.

Educational events.

Development of patient and health care professional education resources.

Support and advice for health care professionals.