Risk Assessment | Repositioning | Skin Checks | Pressure Relief
Most pressure sores are preventable. Safe care starts with a risk assessment on admission, followed by a written plan that’s actually carried out: regular turning, daily skin checks, and pressure-relieving equipment where needed.
What should families look for? Charts that match reality. If the plan says “reposition every 2 hours” but the record is blank (or the skin is red, warm, or sore) act early. Make notes, ask questions, and request copies of the records. Calm, written escalation often gets results.
If you’re unsure what “good” looks like, our pressure sore compensation hub pulls everything together, from prevention basics to the legal picture when standards slip.
When prevention fails and harm follows, that may be negligence. We review what happened, obtain the notes, instruct independent experts, and explain your options—often resolving matters without court.
Think prevention steps were missed? Free, confidential case review — start here or call 0800 214 216.
Watch: Prevention Done Right
For More Info On Making Your Pressure Sores Compensation Claim Call:
Further Reading:
- Pressure Sores Negligence Claims
- When Negligence Causes Pressure Sores
- Legal Duty & Clinical Standards
- NHS Costs & Prevention
- Case Study – The Alan Nippard Inquest
- Avoidable vs Unavoidable Injuries
- Safeguarding & Duty of Care
- Documentation & Accountability
- Claim Process Explained
- Compensation Calculator Guide
- Avoidable Pressure Ulcer Negligence
- Pressure Ulcer Litigation Framework
- NHS Prevention Guidelines
Key points
- Simple routines prevent complex injuries.
- Records should match care delivered.
- Raise concerns early—and in writing.
- Independent experts clarify standards and duty.