| Sumario: | The prevention of pressure ulcers remains a clinical priority across healthcare settings due to their impact on patient wellbeing and healthcare resources. This paper outlines the implementation of the National Wound Care Strategy Programme Pressure Ulcer Recommendations within a 400-bed NHS hospital in South Yorkshire. Central to this change was the adoption of the Pressure Ulcer Risk Primary or Secondary Evaluation Tool (PURPOSE-T) risk assessment tool, revised categorisation of pressure ulcers, and application of the aSSKINg framework to standardise and improve care delivery. Implementation was supported through structured training, organisational change management and close collaboration with clinical teams. The use of hybrid support surfaces, particularly the Dyna-Form Mercury Advance system (Direct Healthcare Group), was optimised with renewed staff training. Results demonstrate a 30% reduction in pressure ulcer incidence over a 12-month period, equating to a potential cost saving of £915,000. The initiative also enhanced clinical confidence, improved triaging, and enabled better resource allocation within the tissue viability service. This case study illustrates that with structured planning, education and leadership, significant improvements in patient safety and care quality can be achieved through evidence-based pressure ulcer prevention strategies
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