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Do you have a leg ulcer and would you like to share your COVID-19 experience? Researchers at Imperial College, London would love to hear from you.

Johnny is keen to eradicate the stigma of lower limb conditions by promoting healthy conversation, as well as endorsing the value of self care in preventing escalation of leg conditions and empowering people to take care of their legs.

Lockdown brings benefits for patients with serious leg and foot problems  Patient waiting times fall from up to two months to five days. Half of UK’s one million lower leg and foot patients now self-care. Closer working between services means problems treated 87% faster.

Read a little bit about Lipoedema UK who are now an Affiliate of Legs Matter

As we gain more experience and knowledge surrounding COVID-19, new symptoms of the virus continue to be identified.

A leading vascular nurse consultant said she “could scream Hallelujah” after leg ulcers in community patients were included in a performance-related pay scheme for trusts.