Legs Matter Roadshows delivered in partnership with
What are the Legs Matter Roadshows about?
Kicking off in September 2024, we are organising a series of UK wide interactive roadshows:
- Raising the alarm on hidden harm
- In partnership with Essity and supported by Huntleigh Healthcare and member organisations from the Legs Matter Coalition
- Developing confidence and capability in the safe application of compression
- Early Intervention and Safe administration of compression to reduce the impact of venous hypertension
Knowlege and skills learning objectives
- An overview of the physiology and pathopyhsiology of the peripheral arterial and venous systems in the lower limb
- How to carry out a holistic lower limb assessment and develop awareness of what to do with red flags and when to refer on
- An understanding of the basics of compression therapy and how it can support in the prevention of leg ulcer development and management of venous disease
- Develop practical skills in ABPI and how to assess and measure for phlebology compression garments
Watch the launch video to find out what it’s all about!
Who should attend?
Podiatrists and Community Nurses
Agenda
Topics to be included:
- The Legs Matter Campaign – Raising the Alarm on Harm
- Anatomy and Physiology of the arteriovenous system
- Pathophysiology of the arteriovenous system
- Holistic Patient Assessment
- Red Flags and Immediate and Necessary Care
- Referral pathways – the Multi Disciplinary Team
- Using compression therapy in patients with heart failure
- Vascular assessment Demo – ABPI & Foot to Femoral
- Practical Session: ABPI
- Understanding how compression works – what is compression and why use it?
- Practical Session: Measuring for compression garments and garment selection
- How to access products and industry support available
Dates and locations
- 6 September, 2024 – Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow
- 20 September, 2024 – Royal College of Podiatry, Kent
- 9 December, 2024 – Essity Didsbury Office, Manchester
- 24 January, 2025 – Huntleigh Training Centre, Cardiff
- March/April, 2025 – Queen’s University, Belfast
Cost
A non-refundable fee of £10 + £2 booking fee with all proceeds going to Legs Matter as a charitable donation.
Expression of interest
If you’re interested in attending, please complete the form below. You will then have priority when the events go live for booking.
