World Council of Enterostomal Therapists

12/16/2025

⏰ Only 1 Month Left to Save!

Early bird registration for the WCET®-NSWOCC® Joint Congress 2026 ends in just one month.

The WCET-NSWOCC 2026 Joint Congress is the premier international gathering for nurses, allied healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry partners dedicated to advancing wound, ostomy, and continence care.

Hosted in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, this in-person event will bring together experts and colleagues from around the world for four days of education, collaboration, and innovation.

Attendees will experience:

- Cutting-edge scientific and clinical sessions led by global leaders

- Hands-on workshops and interactive learning opportunities

- Networking with peers, thought leaders, and industry partners

- Access to the latest research, products, and technologies shaping the future of care

Join us in April 2026 to connect with the international community, share knowledge, and be part of shaping the next chapter in wound, ostomy, and continence practice.

📍 Vancouver, British Columbia

📅 April 24–28, 2026

🔗 Register now and save:

https://lnkd.in/e6xjK4KU

12/09/2025

🏨 Congress Hotels Update! Get ready for the WCET® – NSWOCC® 2026 Joint Congress!

Our headquarters hotel, the Pan Pacific Vancouver, is now SOLD OUT!

But good news, there are still 3 fantastic official Congress hotels available just steps away:

✨ Fairmont Waterfront

✨ Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

✨ Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

We’ve secured exclusive discounted room blocks at all partner hotels. Delegates are encouraged to team up and share rooms to enhance your experience and reduce travel costs!

Reserve at the group rate here: https://www.wcet-nswocc2026.com/hotels-travel

12/04/2025

The ASCN UK EXPASS Best Practice Recommendations are now available — providing the first evidence-informed guidance on exercise and physical activity after stoma surgery.

Access the full document, Quick Reference Guide, project overview and video resources via the EXPASS landing page:
🔗 EXPASS Best Practice Recommendations: https://ascnuk.org/expass-best-practice-recommendations/

📄 Full document:https://ascnuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EXPASS-Best-Practice-Recommendations.pdf

📄 Quick Reference Guide:https://ascnuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EXPASS-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf

ℹ️ Project overview: https://ascnuk.org/ascn-uk-projects-expass/

▶️ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

The Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK (ASCN UK) is a registered charity supporting stoma care nurses across the UK through membership and expert clinical r...

11/20/2025

🌍 Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day 2025

Today we join colleagues around the world in recognizing Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day (also known as STOP Pressure Ulcer Day).

Despite advancements in knowledge and technology, pressure ulcers and injuries continue to occur at unacceptably high rates globally. Their impact is profound—causing pain, suffering, reduced quality of life, and increased healthcare costs.

✨ Together, we can make a difference.
Join the global movement to raise awareness, strengthen prevention strategies, and support those affected.

🌐 Learn more about the organizations supporting this global initiative by visiting National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, PPPIA, and European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel - EPUAP.

Together, let’s STOP pressure ulcers and injuries. 💙

11/13/2025

⏳ The countdown is on! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the WCET-NSWOCC 2026 Joint Congress — the world’s leading event for wound, ostomy, and continence care professionals.

From inspiring keynotes to hands-on workshops, this is where ideas spark, connections grow, and innovation happens.

📍 Vancouver, Canada | April 2026

🎟️ Registration spots are going fast — secure yours today! https://www.wcet-nswocc2026.com/register

10/28/2025

🚨 Don’t Miss Out!

The WCET®–NSWOCC® Joint Congress 2026 is fast approaching — happening April 24–28, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia at the stunning Vancouver Convention Centre.

✨ Early Bird Registration is still OPEN — but not for long!

Secure your spot today and save on five incredible days of:
🔹 Leading-edge education and clinical insights
🔹 Hands-on workshops and interactive sessions
🔹 Global networking and collaboration opportunities
🔹 Access to the newest research, products, and technologies

Plus, explore our Preliminary Educational Program now available online!

Register today and be part of the global conversation in wound, ostomy, and continence care:
👉 https://www.wcet-nswocc2026.com/register

10/17/2025

Laurent Chabal, WCET® President, in Florianopolis Brazil representing WOC nurses globally and demonstrating support for patients with ostomies. L to R: Dantas, Jorge, Bocarra Santos Camos 👏👏👏👏👏

09/18/2025

WCET®️ would like to invite you and your colleagues to submit your research, reviews or case studies related to Wound, Continence, Enterostomal Clincal Practice, Leadership or Education to the WCET®️ Journal.

The Editor, Dr. Jenny Prentice, is always on hand to provide help and advice before and after submission, you can contact her at Editor@wcetn.org . If English is your second language, please do not worry or hesitate to submit, copy editing is provided.

Please remember:
- The Journal is published in 5 languages, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, French and English. This means that your research, projects and case studies will reach a wider global audience.
- The Journal is open access
- This year we will start awarding the Elizabeth A Ayello Award for best Journal Article

You can submit your articles for the peer review process to: https://lnkd.in/ewz7kWDk

To aid you if needed, are the:

1. Author guidelines:https://wcetn.org/resource/resmgr/3._WCET_Author_Guidelines.pdf

2. Format for case study submission:https://wcetn.org/resource/resmgr/WCETJ_case_study_template_Gr.pdf

3. Writing for publication webinar slides:https://wcetn.org/resource/resmgr/Journal_Workshop_Glasgow_20.pdf

Please do not hesitate to let us or Dr Jenny Prentice know if you have any questions about publication - Editor@wcetn.org

08/04/2025

🎉 Exciting News from WCET®! 🎉

Thank you to all WCET® full members and International delegates who participated in the 2026–2030 Executive Board election. Your votes shape the future of our organization!

We are thrilled to announce that Kimberly LeBlanc (Canada) has been elected as our President-Elect. 🎓🌍

Her term on the Executive Board will officially begin at the close of the 2026 Congress. We look forward to the vision, leadership, and expertise Kimberly will bring over the coming years.

Congratulations, Kimberly! 👏

07/25/2025

Apply Now: NNGF® – WCET® 2026 Congress Scholarship
Join us in Vancouver for the WCET®–NSWOCC Joint Congress, April 24–28, 2026.

Are you advancing wound, ostomy, and continence care in your region? Apply for a scholarship to attend!

🗓 Deadline: October 31, 2025 | 5 PM EDT

Limited scholarships available — open to eligible ET nursing professionals worldwide.

👉 Apply here: https://wcetn.org/page/2026CongressScholarshipApplication

07/10/2025

Missed the 2025 Norma N. Gill Day Webinar?
The recording is now available! 🎥

In case you couldn’t join us live, you can still access the free educational webinar hosted by ISTAP and WCET®, honoring Norma N. Gill’s legacy and focused on advancing skin health and skin tear prevention worldwide.

Watch the full recording here:

Presented online via Zoom on 26 June 2025, this webinar was hosted by the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) and the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET®).The session focused on raising awareness and improving clinical practice regarding skin health and skin tears, continuing...