Resources

Diana Perry gives an overview of this skin condition and its management from a carers point of view. For more information please contact Diana Perry at the Ectodermal Dysplasia Society, 108 Charlton Lane, Cheltenham, Glos. GL53 9EA England Tel: 01242 261332 Email: Diana@ectodermaldysplasia.org Web: www.ectodermaldysplasia.org.

Ian Pomfret and Rona Mackenzie give an overview of the work of a continence forum in evaluating and researching the evidence base behind continence management.
Ian Pomfret SRN, NDN Cert, PWT is a District Continence Adviser, Chorley & South Ribble PCT.
Rona Mackenzie RGN, RM, NDN Cert, Cert Ed, BA (Hons) is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Epping Forest PCT
Article accepted for publication: October 2005

Jacky Edwards gives an overview of the differing types of silver dressing available to district nurses.
Jacky Edwards RGN, BSc (Hons), PGDE, Dip N, ENB 264, N49 is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Burns Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital.
Article accepted for publication: June 2005

Clare-Louise Nicholls discusses the need for good liaison and communication when supporting vulnerable older people at home.
Clare-Louise Nicholls RGN, Dip N., Cert MHS is Older Peoples Services Lead at Cotswold and Vale Primary Care Trust.
Article accepted for publication: September 2005

Mark Hamill and Marina Bigger discuss the services provided by health visitors.
Mark Hamill Dip Nursing, RN, is a Community Nurse, North & West Belfast HSS Trust.
Marina T. Bigger MSc, BSc (Hons), RGN, RHV, is Service Improvement Manager for Nursing, Dental & Governance, Homefirst Community Trust.
Article accepted for publication: September 2005