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Illustration of the Legs Matter Alarm. Know your right and learn what leg and foot harm looks like.

Know your rights

Health is reconsigned as a human right by the World Health Organisation – we all should have access to the health services we need. Here in the UK we’re fortunate to have access to the NHS, but sometimes care falls short.

Illustration of the Legs Matter Alarm. Know your right and learn what leg and foot harm looks like.

Know what harm looks like

Concerned about your care that or worried that you or someone your care for might be at risk of harm?
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How to talk to your GP or nurse

Some tips for how to get the most out of your time with your healthcare professional
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Referrals and second opinions

It may be necessary for you to be referred to a specialist as part of your leg or foot care
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Tell your MP your story

If you're unhappy about the way you've been treated by your GP or local NHS you can lobby local MPs
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