It’s the final day of @LegsMatter and I thought I would end with a few facts about lower limb and foot ulcers. We can save the NHS over £9 for every £1 spent on improving care. It’s all about better pathways, ‘fuss-free’ referrals and treating the whole patient not just the leg! Fancy some choice facts? 1.Leg Ulcers: Approximately 15% of individuals with venous leg ulcers may experience a recurrence within a year, highlighting the importance of long-term care and prevention. #LegUlcers #VascularHealth 2.Foot Ulcers: Diabetic foot ulcers affect 15-25% of people with diabetes at some point in their lives, often leading to severe complications if not properly managed. #FootUlcers #DiabetesCare 3.Lymphoedema: Lymphoedema, characterized by swelling in the arms or legs due to lymphatic system blockage, can be either primary (inherited) or secondary (caused by injury or infection). #Lymphoedema #SwellingManagement 4.Leg Ulcers: Chronic venous insufficiency is a major cause of leg ulcers, often resulting from damaged valves in the veins that hinder blood return to the heart. #VenousInsufficiency #LegUlcers 5.Foot Ulcers: Foot ulcers in diabetics are a leading cause of lower limb amputations, but proper foot care and early intervention can significantly reduce this risk. #FootCare #DiabetesManagement #FootUlcers

That's what Sports day is about at Marshside! Smiles and Sunshine 😀 @activesefton @seftoncouncil #sportsday #winning

A gentle reminder that @LegsMatter beyond this week… …we should all continue to strive and keep foot/leg ulcers and lymphoedema on the agenda. We are the patients advocate.

So proud of the whole team at Marshside @Prideofsefton23 @seftoncouncil

Wow, we are so in awe of you both! Doing it for Marshside Primary. Share, retweet and help them smash their target. 500 to do in the morning! justgiving.com/crowdfunding/… @AndrewBrownEdit @LivEchonews @SandgrounderDAB @mightyradiofm @hiddensouthport

Great to hear @wesstreeting on @Channel4News talking about how he has seen first-hand what community nurses do and their important role in preventing hospital admission and keeping people at home. Thanks to @TheQNI QN shadowing programme @CrystalOldman @AnnKeen11 @ICNurses

We recognise and appreciate the expertise, autonomy and the level of skill required to work as a #DistrictNurse & #CommunityNurse. They deliver excellent care to patients within the community, whether this is within their own homes or care homes. #Celebratingcommunityservices

A huge shoutout to @Mersey_Care S&F ICRAS team along with the Curzon Road DN Team who warmly welcomed me today your dedication and compassion for patient care really shone through also thank you for keeping me busy for the next few years as my ‘to do’ list is longer than ever!👌