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We are passionate about foot health, that’s why we’re supporting Legs Matter! From 10th to 14th June, ‘Legs Matter Week’ will be raising the alarm on the hidden crisis in the treatment of leg and foot conditions. You can get information, downloads, take a quiz, ask questions or join in with an event. According to Legs Matter “There are currently approximately 75,000 people living with a leg ulcer each year with many more experiencing other lower limb conditions such as lymphoedema or foot ulceration. Many of these conditions can be avoided if signs are detected early and the right action taken.” PelliTec pads help to prevent foot problems such as blistering which can lead to more serious conditions. Learn more about Legs Matter Week here https://lnkd.in/eQUHA73

Our 10-point plan to tackle harm is the ten things that need to happen to end the hidden harm crisis within leg and foot care - here is our coalition member and treasurer Kate Williams talking about Point 6 of the ten-point plan 👇 #legsmatter #hiddenharmcrisis

Our 10-point plan to tackle harm is the ten things that need to happen to end the hidden harm crisis within leg and foot care - here is our coalition member Ina Farrelly talking about Point 7 of the ten-point plan 👇 #legsmatter #hiddenharmcrisis

Our 10-point plan to tackle harm is the ten things that need to happen in order to end the hidden harm crisis within leg and foot care - here is our coalition member Gill Sykes talking about Point 2 👇 #legsmatter #hiddenharmcrisis

Our 10-point plan to tackle harm is the ten things that need to happen to end the hidden harm crisis within leg and foot care - here is our coalition member Hayley Turner-Dobbin talking about Point 4 👇 #legsmatter #hiddenharmcrisis

Our 10-point plan to tackle harm is the ten things that need to happen to end the hidden harm crisis within leg and foot care - here is our coalition member Yolande Borthwick talking about Point 5 👇 #legsmatter #hiddenharmcrisis

Did You Know? Falls are the #1 cause of injury-related deaths for people over 65, with a heartbreaking 38,000 fatalities reported in 2021 alone. Making small safety changes at home can help prevent these tragedies. 🏠💡 Check out our latest blog post for a home safety checklist that can make a big difference in keeping you and your loved ones safe. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/ehswznJr #FallPrevention #SeniorSafety #StaySafe #GoldenYears

1. Acknowledge it as harm Here’s one of the ten things we all need to do now if we want to end the hidden harm crisis in leg and foot care. Get the full 10-point plan at https://lnkd.in/ejBaWaqT #hiddenharmcrisis #legsmatter

Today is National Injury Prevention Day in Canada, a day to raise awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries such as falls in seniors, drownings, poisonings, and many more. These accidents account for 17,000 deaths across Canada per year and are obviously devastating to individuals, families, and communities. Learn more about injury prevention at: parachute.ca/nipd   #ParachuteNIPD #TurnSafetyOn #SummerSafety #safetytips #injuryprevention #takecare #staysafe #Bewell

What are you doing locally to ensure lower limb and foot care is provided in an equitable way? How can we promote self -care when staff numbers are likely to reduce over the next few years and patient numbers will likely increase? Let's all raise awareness and share best practice 👏 Society of Tissue Viability Legs Matter #hiddenharmcrisis #legsmatterweek