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
Venous Forum Pump Priming Prize
Click here to watch this interview with the President of the Venous Forum section Professor Bruce Campbell as he sits down with last year's winner of the Venous pump priming prize.
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.
Upcoming venous events
View all events and webinars being run by the Venous Forum.
Venous forum awards
Venous
Venous Forum: Annual Meeting Prize
Deadline: Monday 20 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Open to: Medical students, trainees, non-consultant doctors, specialist nurses and vascular scientists
Oral presentation first place prize: £250
Oral presentation second place prize: £200
Oral presentation third place prize: £150
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