Legs Matter Roadshow – Kent
Bringing practical hands-on training to you! A one-day course aimed at Podiatrists to simplify compression therapy and ABPI
What are the Legs Matter Roadshows about?
Kicking off in September 2024, they are 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
Knowledge 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
Who should attend?
Podiatrists and Community Nurses
NB Legs Matter operates under the governance of the Society of Tissue Viability.
Agenda
09:30 – Welcome and Introductions
09:35 – The Legs Matter Campaign – Raising the Alarm on Harm – Legs Matter Coalition
09:55 – Anatomy and Physiology of the lower limb circulatory system – Essity
10:25 – Vascular Assessment – Legs Matter Coalition
11:05 – BREAK
11:25 – Immediate and Necessary Care For Acute Lower Limb Wounds (Red Flags) including interactive case study – Essity
11:55 – Simplifying Compression – How Compression Therapy Works – Essity
12:15 – LUNCH
13:00 – Practical Session: ABPI – Huntleigh / Legs Matter
Practical Session: Measuring for compression garments and garment selection – Essity / Legs Matter
15:00 – BREAK
15:20 – Using compression therapy in patients with heart failure – Essity
15:40 – Referral pathways – the MDT – Legs Matter Coalition
16:00 – How to access products and industry support available – Huntleigh / Essity
16:20 – Questions & Close
Cost
A non-refundable fee of £10 + VAT booking fee (total £12) with all proceeds going to Legs Matter as a charitable donation.
ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD