Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We understand that people are worried about coronavirus (COVID-19)and may not be able to access normal levels of support from healthcare professionals during this time. Here's the latest guidance for people with leg ulcers or foot ulcers and the management of wounds and swelling.

Managing your leg ulcer at home during the coronavirus

This is for anyone who already has a leg or foot ulcer and needs guidance looking after their wound or changing dressings at home.

Managing your lymphoedema at home during the coronavirus

This information is for people who already have lymphoedema and need help or support looking after themselves at home.

Staying well during coronavirus

Whatever the underlying cause of your leg or foot problem, here's some things you can do to help improve your legs and feet.

Appointments and visiting Accelerate during coronavirus

Do you have an upcoming appointment booked at our clinic in Hackney?

Optimising lower limb compression during the Coronavirus

This information is designed to help healthcare professionals safely optimise the treatment of leg ulcers and lower limb conditions – reducing the burden on patients and community nurses

Optimising chronic oedema treatment during the Coronovirus

This information is designed to help healthcare professionals safely optimise the treatment of oedema and lymphoedema – reducing the burden on patients and community nurses