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Resources for patients, family and friends

Here is the latest guidance and tips for people with leg or foot problems, or their family and friends.

Legs Matter Lounge

Our fantastic library of ON DEMAND videos to help you to take charge of your leg & foot health
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Hot tips for cool legs in summer

A brief guide for anyone wearing compression garments or hosiery.
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Keeping active

Simple exercises to help keep legs and feet healthy
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Getting the right footwear

The benefits of healthy footwear and where to buy it
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Changing a wound dressing

How to change leg or foot ulcer wound dressings at home
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Coping with anxiety and worry

Self help information on how to cope
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Compression application guide

How to apply compression therapy if you have a leg or foot ulcer
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Talking about lymphoedema

How to talk to your healthcare professional about lymphoedema
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Talking about leg ulcers

How to talk to your healthcare professional about wounds
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Dressing a skin tear / wound

What to do if you tear or damage your skin
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Knees to toes: what you need to know

Our patient leaflet on what you need to know about legs and feet
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Self-isolation & shielding

Looking after your well-being
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