The NHS have produced some really good and helpful guidance through their awareness campaign (Love Great Skin)  which is around preventing pressure ulcers.  Whilst the NHS focus is aimed at care homes and nursing homes, there is some really useful guidance and tools that could be used by any Social Care provider, including homecare.  You can find out more about this by clicking on the following link:  Stop the Pressure Love Great Skin.

Related to this information, you may also find using the SSKIN approach to manage and prevent pressure damage of use.  SSKIN is a five step approach to preventing and treating pressure ulcers.  You can find more information by clicking on the following link:  SSKIN