Legs Matter – Help us to end the hidden harm crisis in the treatment of leg & foot conditions
Accelerate are proud to be taking part in Legs Matter Week 2023 which is 12-16 June this year.
Legs Matter Events
There are lots of events happening for the week this year, take a browse on the Legs Matter website. Accelerate have planned two face to face events and we’d love to see you there:
Coming together to address hidden harm
When
Monday 12 June 10am – 4pm
Where
Foot Health Service at St Leonard’s hospital, Nuttall St, Hoxton, London N1 5LZ
What’s it about?
We will have a stand and there will be Podiatrists, Tissue Viability Nurses (TVNs) and a Lymphoedema Nurse on the stand. We will have compression garments, wraps and a pressure mat where we can demonstrate and talk about the link between oedema and venous disease and the importance of mobility in combination with garments.
There are several Allied Health Professional (AHP) services at St Leonard’s, who will give information on ‘chronic oedema’ which is the hidden harm and talk about the importance of referring on for management if it is recognised.
Who’s it suitable for?
- Everyone – general public
- Healthcare professionals – generalists
- Healthcare professionals – AHPs, TVNs, Surgeons
- People living with a leg ulcer
Need more information?
- Fran Campbell – fran.campbell3@nhs.net – 07515 900 722
Clinical lead Podiatry & BIomechanics, Accelerate CIC - Morna Glynn – morna.glynn@nhs.net – 020 7683 4347/4046
Extended Scope Podiatrist High Risk Foot, Children and Community Service Division, Homerton Healthcare Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, St Leonard’s Hospital
All Ability Cycling – Promoting lower limb health through cycling & raising the alarm!
When
Tuesday 13 June 10am – 1.30pm
Where
Do you need assistance getting to the club? If you live nearby our Cycle Taxi may be able to help.
What’s it about?
We are partnering with Bikeworks CIC at their drop-in All Ability Cycling Club in East London.
Our goals are to engage with local communities & community leaders through all ability cycling while raising awareness of the hidden harm crisis in lower limb treatment at all levels.
Come & join us for a day of cycling, fun and learning about optimal lower limb health!
Who’s it suitable for?
- Everyone – general public
- Healthcare professionals – generalists
- Healthcare professionals – specialists TVNs, Surgeons
- People living with a leg ulcer or lower limb swelling
Need more information?
- Fran Campbell, Lead for Podiatry & Biomechanics, Accelerate, fran.campbell3@nhs.net, 07515 900 722
- Zoe Portlock, Founding Partner – Bikeworks, zoe.portlock@bikeworks.org.uk
- Caitriona O’Neill, Director of Clinical Services, Accelerate CIC, caitriona.o’neill@nhs.net