A Category 2 Pressure Ulcer takes, on average, 5 months to heal when treated in the community setting. The average cost to the NHS is a staggering £11,000 (2016 costs adjusted for inflation). bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/7/e0… (Guest, J F et al 2018) #stopthepressure

A pair of reusable Parafricta bootees or two undergarments costs the NHS £73.10 (Drug Tariff, Part IXA, 2023). Is it cost effective to spend this much to help prevent a Cat 1 pressure ulcer progressing to a Cat 2? The answer must be yes.

A pair of single patient, multi-use Parafricta bootees costs the NHS £26 (NHS Shared Business Services). Is it cost effective for hospitals to spend this much to help prevent a Cat 1 pressure ulcer progressing to a Cat 2? The answer must be yes.

We are delighted to announce the Trust has been ranked as the best NHS Trust in England in the latest Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) programme for the 4th year. 👏👏 Well done #TeamSTHK – we are so proud! 🥳 Click here for more: bit.ly/40LTwYO

We have completely updated how to select the right size for the range of Undergarments.  We hope this will make it easier to select a size that fits comfortably whether using the Boxer or Brief styles.

"It's the cruellest, nastiest, disease." #GraemeSouness on BBC Breakfast this morning, shared his motivation for swimming the English Channel in June to raise money for DEBRA. Please donate and help us #StopThePain: bit.ly/43hZ6mx #BBCBreakfast #EpidermolysisBullosa

This week has been continence week. We are often asked if our Undergarments can be worn in combination with continence products. The answer is YES! Pressure ulcer risk is often most acute on the buttocks, so the Undergarments still do their job with a pad worn at the front.

By recognizing the interplay between incontinence and pressure ulcer risk, by using timely intervention, optimal hygiene, skin barrier protection, pressure redistribution and friction reduction, we can minimize the incidence of pressure ulcers in individuals with incontinence.

We have been working on how to address the challenges faced by bariatric patients, including wheelchair users, when finding properly fitting undergarments. Next week we are launching 3XL sizes of our most popular styles of undergarment for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment

Wheelchair users with spinal injuries experience terrible quality of life issues from recurrent pressure ulcers. The chances of getting a pressure ulcer can be greatly reduced through a combination of repositioning, optimal cushioning, effective skin care and friction reduction.

Individuals at risk of pressure ulcers, particularly wheelchair users and spinal injury patients, can struggle to select low friction undergarments that fit their unique body shapes and sizes. We've invested our time and expertise in creating an extended range of larger sizes.

We are delighted to announce that Mike Hoskins is appointed as our non-executive Chairman. He has a background in wound care as the founder of H&R Healthcare and owns two businesses focussed on medical textiles. He is also Chair of the charity, the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation.

Please check out our Linked-In page (APA Parafricta) for more information on the role of Sales and Clinical Support Associate.

Dear Twitter Followers, We would encourage you to follow our Linked-in page APA Parafricta for all the latest on reducing friction and associated shear as part of your pressure ulcer prevention strategy. We will be cease new posting on this platform at the end of July.

Parafricta will cease making new postings on the platform formerly known as Twitter from the end of July. We would encourage our followers to follow APA Parafricta on Linked-In, which is our preferred method for sharing information.