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Self care for venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
Since March 2020, his wife, Pat, has taken on Peter’s care supported by Legs Matter member Kate Williams, a wound clinical nurse specialist at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
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NHS changes will help save lives says Legs Matter chair
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.
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Optimising compression therapy in venous leg ulcers
Alison Hopkins was delighted to be invited to be part of a webinar organised by the European Wound Management Association on Wednesday 27 May entitled "Dilemmas of understanding and optimising compression therapy in venous leg ulcers".
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Quality of life wound checklist
Quality of Life (QoL) tool 'Wound Checklist' approved by the Royal College of Nursing.
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Legs Matter merch – leaflets, posters, promo items and more
Order Legs Matter merchandise for your events or to help spread the word any time of the year
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