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

10:35 – Holistic Vascular Assessment – Legs Matter Coalition

10:55 – BREAK

11:15 – Immediate and Necessary Care For Acute Lower Limb Wounds (Red Flags) – Essity

11:35 – Referral pathways – the MDT – Legs Matter Coalition

11:55 – LUNCH

12:40 – Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) – Huntleigh

13:00 – Practical Session: ABPI – Huntleigh

14:00 – BREAK

14:10 – Simplifying Compression – How Compression Therapy Works – Essity

14:30 – Using compression therapy in patients with heart failure – Essity

14:50 – Practical Session: Measuring for compression garments and garment selection – Essity

15:50 – How to access products and industry support available – Huntleigh/Essity

16:05 – 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

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