Venous disease and the importance of early referral and diagnosis

Of the many presentations across the clinical spectrum of chronic venous disease, venous leg ulceration can be considered amongst the most important hence, education to non-health care professionals on the importance of vein awareness is paramount. Expansion of public health promotion now includes raising awareness of preventative management of all aspects of lower limb related problems to the general public. In this video Ellie Lindsay provides an easy to follow overview, tips and the importance of 'Getting to know your legs' raising the public’s awareness of the importance of looking after their legs.

The Leg Club and vWIN Vein Week has been supported by Emma Hardy MP, Chair, The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Vascular and Venous Disease.

Prevention is about helping people stay healthy, happy and independent for as long as possible. This means providing people with the knowledge, skills and confidence, meeting the public’s expectation and need for preventative health promotion and education. This short video provides 4 informative simple Tips on Varicose Veins, compression hosiery and surgical treatment.

Dr Anna Galazka discusses the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and the role and relationship of non-specialists in wound management.

The charity exists to promote, support and help Leg Clubs run effectively while ensuring they meet the high standards set out for all Leg Clubs

We welcome Sharon Gardner who is discussing “Early warning signs of lower limb problems”. She will talk through recognising the early signs of chronic venous insufficiency. Sharon works for H&R Healthcare as a clinical specialist and previously worked as an oncology specialist nurse. She currently has an honorary contract as a tissue viability nurse for the NHS.