Stop The Pressure Game

Educational board game developed by NHS England for their Stop the Pressure initiative to improve patient safety by eliminating avoidable pressure ulcers. It helps frontline staff improve their ability to recognise and reduce the risk of pressure ulcer formation.

The game is suitable for anyone working in acute, community or social care and will help staff to understand the causes and risk factors for pressure ulcers. The objective of the game is increase staff awareness of avoidable pressure ulcers and therefore reduce incidence of pressure ulcers in your organisation.

Stop the Pressure is an exciting team working experience. It gives staff the opportunity to consider and discuss the issues surrounding pressure ulcer prevention. Social interaction promotes learning, and board games are a refreshing approach to training and practice development. Evidence for use of the Stop the Pressure board game as part of training and development is compelling – the Stop the Pressure initiative has helped to reduce the number of preventable pressure ulcers by 50%. Playing Stop the Pressure is a fast and effective learning experience, and if you wish to try out the game before you buy, click here to play a short online version.

Game specifications

• No specialist facilitator required
• Suitable for frontline staff in any care setting
• 4-12 players
• 45-60 mins