Welcome to SIMITU
Together for the right to treatment of chronic skin lesions
We are a Volunteer Association that unites patients, families, caregivers and healthcare professionals. We help you manage difficult wounds at home and fight in institutions to ensure free and accessible care for all
Self-Care
Learn how to safely manage skin wounds at home. Find clear, proven solutions for preventing pressure sores and treating ulcers.
Join us
We have obtained free advanced dressings in the LEA for 2 million patients and we are fighting to include chronic skin lesions there.
Unisciti a Noi
Support our voice in the community. Fill out the online membership application or donate your 5×1000.
From 2 to 7.7 million
expected by 2030
About
Supporting patients with chronic skin lesions
SIMITU (from the Latin simitu, meaning "Together") is a Voluntary Association (ODV), officially registered with RUNTS (National Single Register of the Third Sector). Founded in January 2013, it represents citizens, patients, family members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, podiatrists, wound care specialists) united by a single great goal: the prevention, treatment, and protection of the rights of people suffering from chronic skin lesions (ulcers, pressure sores, hard-to-heal wounds).
In Italy, it is estimated that over 2 million people suffer from chronic skin lesions, a number expected to increase with rising life expectancy. ISTAT estimates that the population over 80 (the age group most at risk of healthcare) will increase from 2 million to 7.7 million in 2030.
Missions
Our Mission and the Fight for Essential Levels of Assistance
(LEA)
Today, the failure to include chronic skin lesions in the LEA (Essential Levels of Care) forces patients and their families to bear the full cost of medical supplies and advanced dressings, which are often unsustainable. SIMITU operates on three main fronts:
- Promote awareness campaigns to ensure that skin lesions are recognized in the LEA, ensuring that essential treatments are free.
- Provide patients and caregivers with the skills necessary for protected self-management of the disease (self-care).
- Creating a collaborative bridge between patients, medical staff, institutions, and companies in the wound care sector.
From 2 to 7.7 million
expected by 2030
FAQ HUB
SELF-CARE GUIDE
FAQ HUB
PROJECTS AND CAMPAIGNS
Through strategic alliances with scientific societies, research institutes, and consumer protection associations, SIMITU develops national projects aimed at improving care pathways, standardizing home care, and monitoring the impact of skin ulcers on the population's quality of life.
Board of Directors
Timetable
Our Timetable
Monday
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Eye Care
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Dr.Karla
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Gynaecology
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Dr.Felica Queen
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Gynaecology
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Dr.Felica Queen
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Gynaecology
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Dr.Felica Queen
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Eye Care
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Dr.Karla
Tuesday
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Neurologist
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Dr.Paul Flavius
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Neurologist
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Dr.Paul Flavius
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Orthopaedics
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Dr.Mellissa Doe
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Dental Care
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Dr.Ben Aguilar
Wednesday
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Gynaecology
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Dr.Felica Queen
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Gynaecology
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Dr.Felica Queen
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Neurologist
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Dr.Paul Flavius
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Orthopaedics
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Dr.Mellissa Doe
Thursday
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Eye Care
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Dr.Karla
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Eye Care
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Dr.Karla
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Orthopaedics
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Dr.Mellissa Doe
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Neurologist
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Dr.Paul Flavius
Friday
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Dental Care
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Dr.Ben Aguilar
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Gynaecology
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Dr.Felica Queen
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Eye Care
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Dr.Karla
Saturday
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Eye Care
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Dr.Karla
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Neurologist
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Dr.Paul Flavius
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Gynaecology
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Dr.Felica Queen
Sunday
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Dental Care
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Dr.Ben Aguilar
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Orthopaedics
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Dr.Mellissa Doe
Support SIMITU
We empower the rights of those facing chronic injury
Your help translates into direct support for caregivers and institutional efforts to ensure free care and advanced medications for those who need it most. You can support us free of charge by providing our tax code on your tax return, or send a donation via bank transfer.
Become a part
Become a Member: Let's Build Change Together
If you are a patient, family member, caregiver, or healthcare professional, your presence at SIMITU is invaluable. By completing the application form, you can actively participate in our initiatives and help us spread health literacy throughout the community.
SIMITU National Secretariat
info@simitu.it
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