Regional study days. Their role within the education strategy of the TVS

The Tissue Viability Society (TVS) Regional Study Days (RSDs) aim to bring high quality education on pressure sore prevention and wound care to a large section of health care professionals who may well not attend conferences and who often do not find the time to read articles in journals and magazines. Since 1987 over 200 RSDs have been held providing education to over 20,000 delegates. The RSDs have also contributed in the region of 50,000 Pounds to the Society's funds. The first RSDs were held in the West Country, but since that time the area has extended to include the whole of the United Kingdom. The panel of approximately 12 speakers across the country are all recognised experts in the subjects of pressure sore prevention and wound care. Attendance at RSDs is free to all NHS staff. The historical background of the RSDs is presented and the manner in which they fit into the overall strategy of the TVS to provide an educational service to all levels of health care professionals.