Legs Matter Lounge

The need for urgent review, what should happen in a good assessment process, what does good care look like and how to escalate your situation - GET THE KNOW-HOW

The effect of exercise on vascular health and how to incorporate exercise into daily life with exercises for the kitchen, lounge and garden - GET THE KNOW HOW

We will discuss how compression works, explain treatment options, and home care safety advice - EXPERT INSIGHT

Ronald (Hayley's patient) and his wife discuss what made the difference to his leg ulcer healing and give their views on what could help others living with a leg ulcer, and doing self-managed care - REAL LIFE STORIES

Addressing hard to heal wounds including the importance of getting an accurate assessment and having the right treatment plan - EXPERT INSIGHT

Crystal and Alison discuss the real opportunity we have to change the lives of our patients and community nurses - IN CONVERSATION WITH

Raise awareness of vascular and venous disease amongst the public – an opportunity to pose your burning questions to the experts - HOT TOPIC

Moving forward from COVID-19 we reflect on the challenges faced during the time of isolation but also look forward, with hope & positivity - HOT TOPIC

Jo will discuss foot assessments and explain how a 5 point guide to foot checks can help to maintain good foot health - GET THE KNOW HOW

The challenges faced by patients who are prescribed compression garments. Hints and tips for selection, donning and doffing - EXPERT INSIGHT

Jo talks to Nerys about the challenges she has faced following a life-changing accident - REAL LIFE STORIES

Sarah will talk about skin awareness, what to think about when taking care of the skin on your legs and feet and potential problems to look out for - EXPERT INSIGHT

A session to discuss the newly launched consensus paper from Legs Matter in association with the Mark Allen Group - HOT TOPIC

Venous leg ulcers are one of the most common types of leg ulcer - GET THE KNOW-HOW

How to improve self management and get better outcomes by understanding the individual, not the condition and therefore leading to citizen empowerment - GET THE KNOW HOW

Maintaining leg health is really important if we are to prevent certain conditions from developing or from getting worse - GET THE KNOW HOW

The focus of this session will be identifying the signs and symptoms of lower limb condition using the CHROSS checker tool. This enables selection of the right compression solutions for people with lower limb conditions - EXPERT INSIGHT

A chat with Daphne, who lives with diabetes foot ulcers and the impact this has had on her life - REAL LIFE STORIES

Providing practical advice and information for patients seeking treatment for their varicose veins - EXPERT INSIGHT

Paul and Tracy discuss the National Wound care Strategy Lower limb work stream with Una Adderley - IN CONVERSATION WITH

Swelling of legs and feet, what it means and what we should do about it - GET THE KNOW-HOW

GP consultations are short. You need to be ready with specific questions to help you get the most out of your time - GET THE KNOW HOW

Redness in the legs and feet, what to look out for, what this means and the treatment options available - GET THE KNOW HOW

The use of compression wraps and how these can be used to help facilitate supported self-care - EXPERT INSIGHT

Anna talks to Rolf about the his experience of life with lymphoedema - REAL LIFE STORIES

We will talk about the impact on quality of life for the patient, the time/knowledge/skills needed by the nurse and the overall health arena regarding cost - EXPERT INSIGHT

We will examine why movement and activity plays a key role to play in the management of chronic oedema and wounds of the lower limb - GET THE KNOW-HOW

What is a foot ulcer and why is it important? What are the consequences of not treating correctly? How do we treat foot ulcers? - GET THE KNOW-HOW

How to recognise and manage fungal infection of skin and nails and how to prevent fungal infection in feet - GET THE KNOW HOW

What is bad circulation and how do artery problems occur? What symptoms do they give and which are concerning. How to reduce risk of arterial disease and when should you seek help? - GET THE KNOW HOW

How to use technologies properly under compression by shaping the leg to limit any sub bandage pressure alteration - EXPERT INSIGHT

Anna and Rosemary discuss the steps needed to regain your independence following a severe cellulitis infection - REAL LIFE STORIES

The important of accurate assessment and discussion about some of the special therapies including intermittent pneumatic pressure which can help healing - EXPERT INSIGHT

A conversation with Tracy about living with a leg ulcer and how this experience inspired her to become a patient partner for the Legs Matter campaign - IN CONVERSATION WITH

Discussion about the importance of understanding your condition(s) and making small changes that can help improve mobility and health - GET THE KNOW-HOW