Every Moment Matters.

Leg ulcers affect a large number of patients, many of whom will suffer from recurrence. It’s therefore essential that we look for ways to enable patients to manage and care for themselves, to promote their independence and reduce the hours spent on care whilst improving outcomes. The NHS has set big goals for 2020 and, as a key decision maker, you have the opportunity to make changes today that will benefit our healthcare system tomorrow. 

While the saying ‘time is a great healer’ might be true for some conditions, when it comes to leg ulcers, every moment matters. That’s why, at L&R, we’re driving awareness about the importance of timely and effective intervention and supporting healthcare organisations to make every moment count. 

Debridement e-learning module

Module details

Debridement e-learning module

Module details

Atkin and Tickle developed the leg ulcer treatment algorithm in 2016. This was then adopted by the Best Practice Statement for the Holistic Management of Leg Ulceration (Wounds UK 2016), which provides clinicians with guidance on diagnosis and appropriate compression selection for VLU. It also demonstrates exactly where self-care has to sit in order to work.

We, at L&R aim to support the implementation of the leg ulcer treatment algorithm and assist the NHS in three key areas:

1. Driving the timely assessment of leg ulcers to prevent chronicity and improve outcomes.
2. Enabling rapid and safe debridement to facilitate healing, while improving dressing selection.
3. Supporting safe, clinically proven and cost-effective compression selection.

Watch this short 3 minute video which supports how we can help make every moment matter for your patients with VLU:

NHS organisations around the country are adopting this approach to leg ulcer management with our support and are truly transforming the lives of their patients.

Clinicians have been joining us in making pledges to share how they will join this leg ulcer revolution.