The Yorkshire Association of Innovation in Wound Management was formed to support the development of a vibrant wound management community. Its aim is to positively contribute to economic growth and the well being of patients, by bringing together the NHS, universities, healthcare companies and business support agencies, to share good practice, exchange ideas across traditional boundaries and initiate developments. Representatives from across the wound management community have been brought together to steer the development of the Association and review operational activity where required. This steering group is composed of: Peter Vowden (Chair) – BRI Kath Vowden – BRI Brenda King - Sheffield PCT Mark Richardson - Smith & Nephew Gordon Feather - AGT Ltd Craig Barson - FPD Ltd Bill Pigg - Systagenix Ltd John Hutton - York Health Economics Consortium Andrea Nelson - University of Leeds Woundcare Institute Hull - to be confirmed