LUF
The Leg Ulcer Forum
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.