About this section

The Venous Forum’s purpose is to promote healthcare in the field of venous disease, provide information for the public and healthcare professionals on the management of venous disease, and to encourage research into new technologies with the aim of improving care of patients with venous disease and to define and continually improve standards for the delivery of healthcare in the field of venous disease.

Management of patients with leg ulcers

The RSM Venous Forum council has created a document that is intended to aid physicians when treating patients with leg ulcers: Download Management of Patients with Leg Ulcers.

Advice on VTE prophylaxis for varicose vein procedures

The RSM Venous Forum council has created a document that is intended to aid physicians when treating patients with VTE prophylaxis: Download Advice on VTE prophylaxis for varicose vein procedures

Section Council members

Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.

Interested in joining the Section Council?

Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.

Apply here

Professor Julie Brittenden
President Elect
Mr Tristan Lane
Honorary Secretary
Ms Emma Wilton
Honorary Treasurer

Upcoming venous events

View all events and webinars being run by the Venous Forum.

Venous Forum

RSM Venous Forum annual scientific meeting 2025

Join us for our annual RSM Venous Forum meeting, the primary UK conference focusing on the multidisciplinary treatment of patients with venous disease, across different healthcare settings. In a stret...
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom

Venous forum awards

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Fellow

For working doctors and consultants (FY1 to ST8), retired doctors, and those holding senior management positions in medicine or healthcare.

Fellow

Associate

For scientists and other professionals with a proven interest (or role) in the healthcare sector, but who do not hold a medical qualification.

Associate

Student

For those studying medicine, dentistry or another healthcare-related subject, who are on their way to becoming a qualified medical or healthcare professional.

Student