1. “Look After Your Legs”
Anna Gibbins Professional Development Lead for Case Management
Lynn Davis Tissue Viability Lead Nurse (West Glos)

2. Over View Leg Ulcers: The Reality…………
They affect
1-2% of the British population
People over 70
Women more than men
People with other health problems
Those living alone
Cost to the NHS £6-800,000,000 per annum
Local published research establishes the positive effect of patient education and empowerment

3. Back ground “Look After Your Legs”
Recognition of inconsistent care delivery/skill levels in leg ulcer management, within Primary Care
Lack of accommodation/time within practice to see patients
Creation of leg shaped information leaflet and patient
ambassador role
Moving patient care from a non-clinical setting, closer to home
Setting up the weekly “ Look After Your Legs” clinic 2003
Patient and public involvement with long term condition
management.
Patient empowerment via monthly support group

4. Weekly nurse led clinic

6. Patient and Public Involvement

7. Benefits of service……………
PCT
Cost effective/accessible care
Provides care closer to home
Patients
Enhanced quality of life
Empowerment
Independence
Knowledge of long term condition
Ambassadors able to teach both other patients and staff