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Information about several papers discussed in a conference held by the "Journal of Wound Care (JWC)" in March 2008 is presented. Topics include tissue viability and the British National Health Service, current challenges facing tissue viability services and implementation of National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for wound care.

Implementation of evidence-based care is central to achieving good results. In the UK, this involves implementing guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Here, Tracy Cowan , JWC consultant editor, reports on a conference that outlined recently published NICE guidance on UrgoStart for treating leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers, and described how to incorporate this into everyday practice to drive significant cost savings and improve patient outcomes.