Podcast Episode 19: Addressing Wounds

Dr Anna Galazka, a lecturer in Management, Employment and Organisation Section, Cardiff Business School. Anna talks through findings from her post-doctoral research in which she observed the practice of 'social values creation' within Leg Clubs.

We asked our trustees and industry partners to highlight the relationship between the Leg Club and Industry Partners.

Dr Abdul Seckam from Cardiff Metropolitan University and Dr Anna Galazka from Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK, will talk about their experiences of conducting qualitative research in the Leg Clubs®.

We welcome a new speaker, Bronwen Lafferty who is discussing “Wound Hygiene – What can it do for you” which defines chronic or hard to heal wounds with an early anti-biofilm intervention strategy. Bronwen was a District Nurse then qualified as a Tissue Viability Nurse and currently works for ConvaTec, one of our Leg Club Industry Partners.

In this episode, our twelfth, we welcome back Cate Bain -- a Practice Nurse, "The Wound Guy" Media Coordinator and member of our very own Social Media & Communications (SM&C) committee that represents the The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation. Cate discusses the role dressings play in supporting the healing of wounds explaining that wound dressings are ultimately a tool and the type of dressings may change as a wound treatment progresses. The process of repairing a wound should be considered as a "holistic activity" involving the whole body. Nowadays, there are many wound dressings available which are becoming increasingly sophisticated. As we continue to improve our understanding of wound treatments, technology will help provide more options and pathways for successful treatment. In all cases, remember to consult a Healthcare professional. Your local Leg Club will be able to put you in touch with professionals who can help you make good wound dressing choices. Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all. Checkout our website www.legclub.org for more information.

Listen to Ellie Lindsay OBE stressing the importance and benefits of relationships between the mature and the younger generation in today’s culture and society Loneliness and social isolation can also have serious consequences on an individual’s physical, mental, and social health.