Leg Club Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Leg Club Foundation
The Leg Club model of care was established by Ellie Lindsay in 1995 to support these individuals in a unique partnership between the nursing team and the local community, in a social environment where individuals are treated collectively and the emphasis is on social interaction, participation, empathy and peer support where positive health beliefs are promoted.
The Leg Club podcast aims to help all people who experience lower leg swelling, pain, reduced mobility, wounds and skin problems.
Checkout our website for more information - https://www.legclub.org/
Listen to Prof Mark Whiteley is discussing ‘How do veins cause venous leg ulcers’.Prof Whiteley, MS FRCS(Gen) FCPhleb is a Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist and Executive Chairman of The Whiteley Clinic. He is well known in the venous world as an innovator. He was the first surgeon in the UK to perform the new endovenous treatments for varicose veins and has been at the forefront in the world developing treatments for pelvic congestion syndrome, varicose veins and venous leg ulcers. He has now started developing treatments for cosmetically prominent veins on the face, hands and breasts. Mark founded The Whiteley Clinic in 2001 to be a centre of excellence for the treatment of venous condition.
Gary Bain RN DipApSc BN MCinEd is probably better known as the Wound Guy from Australia. Gary has over 30 years’ experience in wound management and is a Patron to The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation. Gary is discussing the meaning of the woundieverse.
We welcome a new speaker, Magnus Lysemose who is discussing the CEAP – Classification. Reflections on a common assessment tool for varicose veins.Magnus works as COO at Nordic Health Group, a Danish company with +30 specialised varicose vein clinics in Northern Europe. At Nordic Health Group, he has helped the company start 25 new clinics and expand into new markets. Magnus has an educational background from University of Copenhagen in Sociology combined with a Masters degree in business from Copenhagen Business School. He has a great interest in both personal and organisational development as well as how cultural patterns, systems, and organisational structures affect and condition individuals.
Our latest podcast is now available. Dr Peta Tehan is discussing the role of the podiatrist in wound management. Dr Tehan is a lecturer in the Master of Wound Care program at Monash University, and is also a registered practising podiatrist. This combination of academia and clinical practice gives Dr Tehan a unique perspective which drives her passion for clinically translatable research and optimal patient care. Dr Tehan’s clinical research program is focused on limb saving vascular assessment and management in people with blocked arteries.
We welcome Frank Guerriero for his second podcast on Venous Disease. Frank is the Nurse Practitioner for the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department at Flinders Medical Centre situated in Adelaide, South Australia and he is currently undertaking a PhD project looking at the use of augmentative technology in the healing of limb-threatening diabetic foot ulcers.
We welcome a new speaker, Lusi Sheehan who is discussing the role of the pharmacist in wound care. Lusi is a credentialed Wound Care Clinician and accredited Home Medicines Review pharmacist. She has a postgraduate degree in Wound Care management and helped establish pharmacy-based Wound & Compression Clinics in Perth, Western Australia, where she provides collaborative care to the community. Lusi is the current Education Liaison member of the Western Australian branch of the Wounds Australia committee. Lusi created ‘The Wound Educator’ on social media pages to improve wound care literacy in the community, and minimise harm caused by wounds. In 2023 she created the ‘Wound Care Course for Pharmacists & Team.’ She received the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Innovative Pharmacist of the Year Award in 2017 for establishing a pharmacy-led Wound Care & Compression Clinic and the PSA Early Career Pharmacist of the Year Award in 2019 for development of Professional Services.
We welcome a new speaker, Frank Guerriero who is discussing Peripheral Arterial Disease. Frank is the Nurse Practitioner for the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Department at Flinders Medical Centre situated in Adelaide, South Australia and he is currently undertaking a PhD project looking at the use of augmentative technology in the healing of limb-threatening diabetic foot ulcers.
We welcome back Bronwen Lafferty, Bronwen was a District Nurse then qualified as a Tissue Viability Nurse and currently works for ConvaTec, one of our Leg Club Industry Partners.
Bronwen is discussing Biofilms, what they are, why they are a problem and how they can be managed.
The speaker on this important topic is Sam Smith, Sam currently works Flen Health, one of our Leg Club Industry Partners. She became a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist in 2012 and has retained her passion for wound care. In this episode Sam is discussing the lower limb recommendations for care when red flags are highlighted.
Listen to Dan Grimmer, Pamela Penn and Tim Robinson discussing Academic Health Science Network. Dan Grimmer is one of our Leg Club Industry Partners working for 3M and has been in the industry for nine years. Pamela Penn also works for 3M and has a wealth of experience within the healthcare sector. Tim Robinson is the Commercial Director for the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
Our second podcast recorded by Jonathan Griffiths-Reeve who is a mature student at the University of East Anglia and is currently studying for his MSc. In this podcast Jonathan talks about managing stress, both physical and mental.
Listen to our new speaker, Jonathan Griffiths-Reeve. Jonathan is a mature student at the University of East Anglia and is currently studying for his MSc. He is discussing his experiences as a mature nursing student.
Join Dilshara Suriyarachchi and Rosalind Birt who are discussing Falls Prevention. Dilshara and Rosalind and both Physiotherapists who work in a rehab hospital. Dilshara has 10 years’ experience and Rosalind over 30 years. Both of them find the work rewarding with enjoy helping to get people back on their feet and improving their confidence.
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Lindy Clemson & Megan Swann (2008), Stepping On: Building confidence and reducing falls, a community-based program for older people, Sydney University Press
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Bradley, C (2013) Trends in Hospitalisations due to falls by older people, Australia 1999-00 to 2010-11
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NSW Falls Prevention program, 2017, Active and healthy http://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/
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We welcome a new speaker, Amy Taylor. Amy is a solicitor and works for Ellisons Solicitors in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. In this podcast Amy is discussing why she joined the Pop Chorus and the benefits of singing to her mental and physical well-being.
We are delighted to welcome a new speaker, Helen Wood who gives a fascinating insight into the role of the Occupational Therapist.
Helen graduated from Cumberland College of Health Sciences in 1989. She then moved to the United States and worked in adult rehabilitation in a large hospital in Washington D.C. She has focused her career on neurological rehabilitation and after return to Australia she obtained her Masters Of Occupational Therapy at The University of Sydney. Helen has presented at numerous conferences both domestically and overseas and has co-authored a publication on autologous transplant. She has taught undergraduate occupational therapy students and has worked for many years completing medicolegal assessments for clients seeking compensation through the legal system. Helen's area of specialization is in adult neurological rehabilitation and traumatic brain injury. She currently works in her own private practice and in a private hospital working with adults with neurological impairments.
We welcome a new speaker, Bronwen Lafferty who is discussing “Wound Hygiene – What can it do for you” which defines chronic or hard to heal wounds with an early anti-biofilm intervention strategy.
Bronwen was a District Nurse then qualified as a Tissue Viability Nurse and currently works for ConvaTec, one of our Leg Club Industry Partners.
We welcome two new speakers, Emmanuel Nola from CD Medical one of our Leg Club Industry Partners and Juliette Blenman, a tissue viability lead nurse at North East London Foundation Trust, Waltham Forest.
Emmanuel and Juliette are discussing sickle cell disease and leg ulceration. This covers what causes sickle cell disease and why this may lead to leg ulceration.
We welcome a new speaker Mr Mike Hoskins who is Chair of the Leg Club Foundation and has a long association with the charity as he was instrumental in its inception in 2004.
Mike is discussing the benefits of cycling. This interesting podcast not only covers the physical aspects of cycling but the little know benefits to your mental health.
We welcome a new speaker, Dr Jemell Geraghty. Jemell is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing and leads the Person-Centred Care & Tissue Viability module at the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King’s College London and has been collaborating with King’s College since 2011.
In this podcast Jemell supports people who are living with leg ulcers or are at risk of a leg ulcer reoccurring and discusses the journey your leg ulcer will go through.
Welcome our new speaker, Mr Adam Gwozdz. Adam is a Clinical Lecturer and specialist registrar in vascular surgery at Imperial College London and a research fellow in venous thromboembolism.
In the podcast Adam discusses the process on the development of patient centred outcomes specifically for people with venous thromboembolism.
We welcome our new speaker, Matt Hazledine. Matt talks about his eleven year journey with lymphoedema, explaining how he turned the physical and mental challenges of this lifelong condition into a positive.
His mission is to help other with lymphoedema, to raise awareness especially to get men talking and to raise money for lymphoedema charities. Matt can be contacted via his website www.lymphoedemaunited.com
We welcome back Roland Renyi who is talking about the pleasures and pains of trusteeship.
As Roland was a trustee and then past Chairman of The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation he is in a unique position to discuss this topic. Roland covers the responsibilities of being a trustee and where to find essential information on the role and why you should have a genuine empathy for the organisation including its mission and values.
We welcome two new speakers, Sam Williams and Jane Mayes who currently work for Essity who are one of our Leg Club Industry Partners.
Sam and Jane are discussing taking a central role in my wound care journey with the listener gaining a better understanding of supported self-care, self-care and as a patient taking a role in your wound healing journey.
We welcome two new speakers, Ruth Yeoell and Susan McGloin who currently work for 3M one the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation Industry Partners.
Ruth and Susan both have vast experience in vascular nursing and they are discussing the role of the clinical specialist in industry. Part of their roles are in increasing clinicians’ confidence in wound care scenarios and how both industry and clinicians learn from each other.
We welcome back one of our previous speakers Roland Renyi for his third podcast. Roland is a past Chair of The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation and he remains a great advocate of the Leg Club model.
On this occasion Roland's podcast is a tribute to Ellie Lindsay. Roland describes his admiration for Ellie's work in always putting the individual first, her award of the OBE presented by Prince Charles to her Lifetime Achievement award by the World Union of Wound Healing Societies.
This is the second podcast by our two new speakers, Dr Debbie Guyer and Robbie Blackwell. Both Debbie and Robbie work in Sydney, Australia, Debbie as a General Practitioner who was diagnosed with lymphoedema and Robbie as an occupational and lymphoedema therapist.
The podcast has Debbie and Robbie continuing their conversation on lymphoedema by answering a number of common questions including 'How do we manage the condition and best practice'.
We welcome two new speakers, Dr Debbie Guyer and Robbie Blackwell. Both Debbie and Robbie work in Sydney, Australia, Debbie as a General Practitioner who was diagnosed with lymphoedema and Robbie as an occupational and lymphoedema therapist.
This is the first of two podcasts they have kindly recorded. It is a conversation between Debbie and Robbie who share their knowledge lymphoedema and how to manage it.
We welcome a new speaker, James Duchatel who is a Dietitian, having graduated from The University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons) in 2016. James currently works as a clinical dietitian in the hospital sector in Sydney Australia, also working within his own private practice ‘Absolute Nutrition au’, providing nutritional care for those recently discharged from hospital who require ongoing nutritional support at home. Along with clinical nutrition he also has a keen interest in sports nutrition.
In this podcast James covers the significance of nutrition and wound healing, outlining the individuals with wounds and how they may be nutritionally compromised or complications may arise.
Professor Sergio Gianesini is a clinical lecturer at the University of Ferrara in Italy. Professor Gianesini is also the President of the vWIN Foundation.
On this Podcast Professor Gianesini discusses the importance of exercise in venous and lymphatic disease and the benefits of hydrotherapy.
We welcome another new speaker, Michelle Gerber. Michelle is a qualified dietitian and currently works for Urgo Medical.
Michelle is talking about the importance of a nutritional diet, this covers the importance of diet especially if there is a wound present.
We welcome a new speaker, Natalie Phillips. Natalie worked in NHS as a specialised lymphoedema nurse and currently works for Haddenham Healthcare.
Natalie is discussing Supervised self-management in chronic oedema, what this is and why it is important.
We welcome back Sylvie Hampton MA. BSc (Hons). DpSN, RGN. Tissue Viability Consultant Nurse and Director of Wound Care Consultancy Ltd.
Sylvie has previously recorded Pressure Ulcers, part 1 and part 2, this recording completes the trio of podcasts.
We welcome Sharon Gardner who is discussing “Early warning signs of lower limb problems”. She will talk through recognising the early signs of chronic venous insufficiency.
Sharon works for H&R Healthcare as a clinical specialist and previously worked as an oncology specialist nurse. She currently has an honorary contract as a tissue viability nurse for the NHS.
We welcome Heidi Tickner who is a Business Manager at H&R Healthcare, one of our Leg Club Industry Partners. She has worked in industry for 14 years and has over 20 years’ experience as a nurse, specialising in wound care.
Heidi is explaining Honorary Contracts and the role they play in the NHS. Although she works in the medical industry she also has an honorary contract with the NHS Trust.
Listen to our new speaker Charles Townsend, Charles graduated from Cardiff University with a degree in geology. He studied Tai Chi in 1989 with a Chinese Master and then began teaching Tai Chi, from this he became involved with the ‘falls team’ in his local hospital.
In this podcast Charles talks about his experience of Tai Chi, what it is, what it can do for you and who can enjoy it.
We are delighted to announce two new speakers, Megan Hunter and Kelly Buxey. Both Megan an Kelly are clinical trainers with medi UK.
Megan has worked in a Leg Club and Kelly has experience in setting up and running a Leg Club. The podcast is an interesting insight in to the views of Leg Club members (patients), volunteers and the nursing team.
Listen to Ellie Lindsay OBE stressing the importance and benefits of relationships between the mature and the younger generation in today’s culture and society
Loneliness and social isolation can also have serious consequences on an individual’s physical, mental, and social health.
Prof Mark Whiteley MS FRCS(Gen) FCPhleb. Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist and Executive Chairman of The Whiteley Clinic.
Many people suffer from bulging blood vessels on their temples, particularly after exercise or when they are warm. These boarding blood vessels might be veins or they might be arteries.
This podcast explains the difference between the two, and explains new procedures that are now available for veins that are too large for traditional treatments, and arteries that are usually deemed as "untreatable".
Prof Mark Whiteley is a Consultant Venous Surgeon who has become well known in the venous world as an innovator. He was the first surgeon in the UK to perform the new endovenous treatments for varicose veins, and has been at the forefront in the world developing treatments for pelvic congestion syndrome, varicose veins and venous leg ulcers. He has now started developing treatments for cosmetically prominent veins on the face, hands and breasts. Mark founded The Whiteley Clinic in 2001 to be a centre of excellence for the treatment of venous condition.
We are delighted to welcome back Prof Mark Whiteley MS FRCS(Gen) FCPhleb. Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist and Executive Chairman of The Whiteley Clinic.
Many people, including celebrities, have prominent vertical veins on their forehead. These veins often known photographs. Until recently there was no effective treatment for this problem.
In 2021, a new treatment was developed and patented by Prof Whiteley. This podcast explains about the condition and the development of the treatment, and explains how this is performed.
A warm welcome to our new speaker, Liz Hamlet who is a registered nurse and clinical support manager at Molnlycke Health Care.
On behalf of the Leg Club Industry Partners Liz is talking about understanding the role and function of healthcare industry clinicians within Leg Clubs.
We are delighted to welcome a new speaker, Freya Crispin who is a medical student at Cardiff University.
Freya is speaking about how she found out about the Lindsay Leg Clubs®, why she became interested in them and an exciting project she did as part of her medical curriculum to discover more about the great work the Clubs do.
We are delighted to welcome our latest speaker, Will Rudkin. Will is the founder and managing director of a bespoke Suffolk Pond design and construction ecosystem business withthe aim of bringing the sights and sounds of water, and nature into people’s gardens.
Relax and listen to Will discussing the significance of ecosystem pond systems and its synergy with Mother Nature to provide food, shelter, and safety to wildlife plus the benefit of water and its impact on an individual’s relaxation, mental health, and overall wellbeing.
Dr Vincent Maida MD, MSc, BSc, CCFP(PC), FCFP, ABHPM, Associate Professor University of Toronto, Canada and President & CEO, VinSan Therapeutics Inc.
This is the second of Dr Maida's podcasts. On this podcast he is discussing what is palliative wound care.
Dr Vincent Maida MD, MSc, BSc, CCFP(PC), FCFP, ABHPM, Associate Professor University of Toronto, Canada and President & CEO, VinSan Therapeutics Inc.
Listen to Dr Maida discussing if cannabis has a role in wound management
Sylvie Hampton MA. BSc (Hons). DpSN, RGN. Tissue Viability Consultant Nurse and Director of Wound Care Consultancy Ltd. Sylvie is discussing pressure ulcers on feet.
This is part 2 of 3.
Sylvie Hampton MA. BSc (Hons). DpSN, RGN. Tissue Viability Consultant Nurse and Director of Wound Care Consultancy Ltd.
Sylvie is discussing “Pressure Ulcers” their development and assessment in the paler and darker skin.
This is part 1 of 3 podcasts.
Terry Swanson is a Nurse Practitioner (Wound Management) and is from Warnambool, Victoria in Australia. In this episode Terry discusses wound hygiene, why it matters and how to do it.
Cate Bain is a Nurse Team Leader within a large NSW Central Coast General Practice in Australia.
In this episode Cate discusses 'Shin skin tears', the simple but important actions to be taken if someone has a wound on their shin.
Sylvie Hampton MA. BSc (Hons). DpSN, RGN. Tissue Viability Consultant Nurse and Director of Wound Care Consultancy Ltd.
Sylvie has over twenty years of experience and will discuss being an expert witness and her insight in the role.
Roland Renyi MSc. MA. BA. Past Leg Club Foundation Chairman and Leg Club foundation Project consultant and to WUWHS Leg Club Foundation Sister Society.
Listen to Roland discussing Analytical Research and why it is important.
Listen to Professor Barbara Conway, Head of Pharmacy at the University of Huddersfield discussing topical antibiotics. The best practice in respect of topical antibiotics, what is the evidence and what are the alternatives.
Carole Brooke is the Chair of Nailsea Leg Club, join Carole who is discussing the importance of the Leg Club model and the social interaction of the members in a Leg Club.
Listen to our new speaker, Ann Ensell who is discussing the challenge of obesity. Ann reveals her journey of weight loss and the successes and failures during this time.
We have great pleasure welcoming back Anna Saez Espinosa - originally born in Girona (Spain), she is a 5th Year Medical Student at University of Barcelona, Spain .. and a Soul & Blues singer!
In Episode 21, Anna delves further into the effects of music on the brain and our bodies. She explores the role of music to help treat people with autism and dementia as part of "music therapy" to improve physical, psychological and social aspects of our lives by serving as a "communication bridge". As Anna says, "music is the soundtrack to our lives" - why don't you explore it's positive healing effects for yourself?
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
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We have great pleasure welcoming Anna Saez Espinosa - originally born in Girona (Spain), she is a 5th Year Medical Student at University of Barcelona, Spain .. and a Soul & Blues singer!
In Episode 20, Anna provides truly fascinating insights and easy to understand examples of the effects of music on our bodies. She describes how music (including pitch and tone of the human voice) stimulates parts of our brains which in turn influences our behaviour and expressions.
Music is a universal language - both ancient and modern - which all people are familiar with. Music has a huge power to evoke memories and emotions which are experienced both internally (affecting our hormones and cells) as well as externally (emotions of happiness, sadness..).
When we make or listen to music we forget about our concerns, worries and fears .. music has an extraordinary power that unites and uplifts us.
Stay tuned for Episode 21 which will continue to explore how our brains react to music. Until then, stay safe & well .. and enjoy whatever you music excites, soothes and heals you!
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
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We have great pleasure welcoming back Dr Abdul Seckam - a friend of the Leg Club Foundation and Stroke Research and Innovation Manager for Stroke Hub Wales based at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
This episode is the last of a trio of insighful topics in which Abdul discusses "Stroke Hub - Wales" which involves bringing together Wales’ stroke experts to use evidence based care, research, innovation and education to help prevent and reduce the debilitating impact of strokes.
Stroke is a public health concern and approximately 7500 people will suffer a stroke. There almost 17,000 survivors living in Wales.
The Stroke Hub in Wales is a centre that is focused on protecting the health, well-being and prosperity of Welsh people. Checkout the website - https://stroke.wales for further information.
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
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We have great pleasure welcoming Dr Abdul Seckam - a friend of the Leg Club Foundation and Stroke Research and Innovation Manager for Stroke Hub Wales based at Cardiff Metropolitan University (https://stroke.wales).
This episode is the second of a trio of insighful topics in which Abdul presents ‘To sing or not to Sing - that is the question!’ -- an ingenious approach to treating and caring for stroke survivors by facilitating social and meaningful virtual group activities to groups in communities.
Stroke is a public health concern and the emergence of the COVID-19 virus has compounded the situation for social support/ rehabilitation groups for stroke survivors. Many stroke survivors were required to self-isolate for 12 weeks or more according to government rules and regulations. This has led to the use of innovative technological platforms (e.g. Zoom) for delivering rehabilitation activities through ‘Life After Stroke Group’ sessions, such as choir practice for stroke survivors.
Abdul discusses a recent publication in collaboration with Dr Britt Hallingberg, exploring stroke survivors’ experiences and perceptions of engaging, or choosing not to engage, in a virtual choir (VC) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three main themes were identified: (1) experience of singing in a choir, (2) VCs and me and (3) yearning to sing face-to-face with respective subthemes. The experience and perceptions presented are intertwined. Whilst most stroke survivors perceived VC as a positive platform for providing a sense of belonging (community), there was a sense of yearning for face-to-face singing.
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
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We have great pleasure welcoming Dr Abdul Seckam - a friend of the Leg Club Foundation and Stroke Research and Innovation Manager for Stroke Hub Wales based at Cardiff Metropolitan University (https://stroke.wales). Be sure to also download the excellent article "Reflection: patients’ experiences of being treated in a Leg Club setting " available from here - https://bit.ly/3mCZUia.
This episode is the first of a trio of insighful topics in which Abdul discusses the "History and use of Honey in Medicine" based on historical references as well as perspectives and learnings from his PhD studies.
Honey is a good source of antioxidants with an array of uses owing to its antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has been used by many past civilisations (e.g. Anglo-Saxons and Romans) and world cultures (e.g. South Americans, Europeans, Greeks, Arabs, and Indians). Whilst honey has also been used to help treat leg wounds, Abdul recommends a holistic approach is taken when treating and managing wounds.
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
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In this episode, we are delighted to be welcome our host Roland Renyi MSc. MA. BA. who is a past Chairman and Project Consultant for the Leg Club Foundation and Secretariate to World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) - a sister Society founded in Australia in 2000. WUWHS is the premier wound care professional association and it represents more than 90% of all practicing wound care specialists in the world.To learn more, please visit their website - https://wuwhs2022.org/
Roland discusses “How to be a Role Model in an Ageing Society” – a reflection of loved ones lost and the importance of remembering those people who matter to us and not to take losses in our stride.
To be a successful Role Model, and make a difference to all people (young and old) across Society, consider these building blocks
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Be upstanding and considerate (of others)
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Don't take yourself too seriously
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Be curious (always remain fascinated)
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Look after YOUrself (to enable you to help others)
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Connect (and engage with others)
If you are a member, volunteer, nurse, an industry partner or a patreon of the Leg Club Foundation, you are forging a path that others will follow. Thank you for being an example of a Role Model. We hope others will be inspired by your actions, your support and your service.
For everyone else, join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's create more Role Models to support our Society.
Checkout our website www.legclub.org for more information.
In this episode, our twelfth, we welcome back Cate Bain -- a Practice Nurse, "The Wound Guy" Media Coordinator and member of our very own Social Media & Communications (SM&C) committee that represents the The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation.
Cate discusses the role dressings play in supporting the healing of wounds explaining that wound dressings are ultimately a tool and the type of dressings may change as a wound treatment progresses.
The process of repairing a wound should be considered as a "holistic activity" involving the whole body. Nowadays, there are many wound dressings available which are becoming increasingly sophisticated. As we continue to improve our understanding of wound treatments, technology will help provide more options and pathways for successful treatment.
In all cases, remember to consult a Healthcare professional. Your local Leg Club will be able to put you in touch with professionals who can help you make good wound dressing choices.
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
Checkout our website www.legclub.org for more information.
In our eleventh episode, we welcome back our guest speaker Mark Whiteley - a Professor and Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist of The Whiteley Clinic, London. Visit https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/team/prof-mark-whiteley/ for more information.
In this episode, Mark expands on treatments that may help or hinder two key concerns when treating varicose veins, specifically
- Leg Wounds, and
- Leg Swelling.
In both cases, Mark explains the importance of treating the underlying cause of leg wounds and/or leg swelling first to rule out more complex venous disease, lymphedema or arterial issues. This helps ensure more complete, high quality and sustainable results are possible.
This concludes the third and final part of Mark's podcasts which have explored themes relating to "Venous Disease". We recommend you follow Prof. Mark Whiteley's work (see previous link) to keep up-to-date with continuing advances, new techniques as well as his ongoing research.
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
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In our tenth episode, we welcome back our guest speaker Mark Whiteley - a Professor and Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist of The Whiteley Clinic, London. Visit https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/team/prof-mark-whiteley/ for more information.
Mark continues the series relating to Venous Diseases and talks through the current treatment trends in Venous Disease. This is the second of a series of three podcasts. Stay tuned for Part 3!
In this episode, Mark reflects on treatment trends for Venous Disease since the mid 1980s and outlines modern techniques including some that he and his team have pioneered which are more effective and minimally invasive with high quality results.
For some residual varicose veins in the legs or feet, Mark explains the use of foam sclerotherapy. This involves using ultrasound to precisely guide the injection of foam to close the unhealthy vein. The foam causes the varicose vein to collapse, before it is naturally absorbed back into the body.
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
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In our ninth episode, we are honoured to have another guest speaker - Dr Karen Ousey - a Professor of Skin Integrity, Director for the Institute of Skin Integrity & Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield. Visit https://research.hud.ac.uk/strategy/athena-swan/case-studies/karen-ousey/ for more information.
Today, it is very common to control wound infections with antibiotics. However, when organisms (e.g. "super bugs") become resistant to antibiotics, we develop what is known as "antimicrobial resistance". Hence why we need to better understand "antimicrobial stewardship" to help prevent antimicrobial resistance and treat a range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi. This will in turn help with the safe management of patients with wounds.
Karen talks explains why "antimicrobial stewardship" in wound management is important and why we need to understand it. In summary, patients and carers alike need to be educated. To help with this, Karen recommends the following publications :-
1) Wounds UK - Best Practice Statement
2) Benjamin A Lipsky - Position Paper
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In our eigth episode, we are honoured to have another guest speaker - Dr Anna Galazka - a Lecturer in Management, Employment and Organisation Section, Cardiff Business School. Visit https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/1432573-galazka-anna for more information.
Anna talks through findings from her post-doctoral research in which she observed the practice of "social values creation" within Leg Clubs.
This study ran between 1 Oct 2019 and 15 Jan 2020 and included circa 54 hours of observations across 6 UK based Leg Clubs. This work involved obtaining written consent from participants in order to share stories which have subsequently been "para-phrased" in this podcast.
Some themes worth highlighting :-
1) Leg Club visitors experienced a 'sense of community' - enjoying the social side of human interaction in a community setting.
2) Leg Clubs are "hubs" of collective learning about wound care and wound management.
3) Leg Clubs work because of the "informal atmosphere" - unlike what typically is found in most hospitals.
4) Waiting in a "social area" versus a "traditional hospital" waiting area made the overall experience more relaxed and enjoyable.
5) Transparency of the surroundings alleviated "fear of the unknown" - likened to a restaurant, where you can see what's going on around you.
The Leg Club model of care is brought to life by our esteemed members, volunteers and nurses. Much respect, love and gratitude!
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
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In our seventh episode, we are honoured to have our first guest speaker - Mark Whiteley - a Professor and Consultant Venous Surgeon and Consultant Phlebologist of The Whiteley Clinic, London. Visit https://thewhiteleyclinic.co.uk/team/prof-mark-whiteley/ for more information.
Mark talks through the signs and symptoms of Venous Disease. This is the first of a series of three podcasts. So stay tuned for more!
Veins are thin-walled structures inside of which a set of valves keeps blood in the body flowing in one direction. The heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body’s tissues through thicker-walled arteries; the veins return that blood to the heart. Veins located close to the surface of the skin are called superficial veins and the veins found in the muscles of the arms and legs are called deep veins.
Damaged vein walls hinder the circulatory system, allowing blood to collect and flow in a retrograde (backward) fashion when the muscles relax. This creates an unusually high pressure buildup in the veins. This buildup causes further stretching and twisting of the veins, increased swelling, more valve incompetence, sluggish blood flow and potential blood clot formation. Eventually, this condition can lead to various disorders known as "Venous Disease".
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
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Living with.. "Charcot Marie Tooth" disease (or CMT) is a deeply moving story of Lynn Bullock -- PA to Ellie Lindsay, Life President of the LLCF (Lindsay Leg Club Foundation) and a member of the Social Media and Communications (SM&C) committee.
In Episode 5, Lynn presents, in her own words, a personal story about her long term condition known as "Charcot Marie Tooth disease" -- one of the most common inherited diseases. Symptoms can show from childhood, the other extreme is having CMT but not showing any signs or very few. Physical signs are shown in the legs, feet and hands. Walking can be difficult, and you can lose dexterity in your hands.
The mental challenges can include: fear of the future, frustration in not being able to complete everyday tasks, attitude of others.
People with long term conditions wish to be treated as ‘normal people’; a polite request to everyone across society including those in the medical profession who need to acknowledge that a person with CMT is a human being -- not just a person with a physical problem.
For more information, please visit www.cmt.org or take a look at this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2gsY-_JAaE in which three other people with CMT talk about their experiences.
As always, please consider joining the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond). Let's support all members of our society, today and everyday.
Checkout our website www.legclub.org for more information.
In our fourth episode, Ellie Lindsay, the Founder and President of the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation (LLCF) talks about an ageing society.
There is an increasing proportion of older people (typically, those over 65 years) living alone leading to higher risks of social isolation.
Ageing has a significant impact on society. People of different ages and gender experience different challenges that tend to include legal and social responsibilities, outlooks on life, and self-perceptions.
We need to continue to engage in and encourage inter-generational engagement rather than regress to an "age segregated society".
Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.
Checkout our website www.legclub.org for more information.
In our third episode, Ellie Lindsay, the Founder and President of the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation (LLCF) talks about the effects of loneliness and share some encouraging messages about maintaining a Positive Attitude -- based on the Leg Club model of care.
Communities are made up people with their own unique personalities and problems. Loneliness affects all types of people, especially those living alone. Since the emergence COVID19, social isolation has affected elderly people as well as carers and families often feeling helpless.
However, despite the pressures of social isolation, people have adapted to new realities and developed positive attitudes towards one another like. There is a growing sense of optimism as we all look forward to restrictions lifting in 2021 and beyond.
Please do your part in amplifying positivity by looking out for and checking in with neighbours, friends and family.
Checkout our website www.legclub.org for more advice, guidance and events that may help you develop and maintain a Positive Attitude.
In our second episode, Cate and Gary share some positive and encouraging messages about Staying Positive -- based on the Leg Club model of care.
We've all experienced different challenges given the COVID19 pandemic and those people affected by lower leg problems will have had much to deal with. Cate and Gary provide some reassuring advice and guidance that we hope will be well received.
A key take-away from this show is our forthcoming event featuring "Mr Motivator" scheduled for Wed 30 June at 6.30pm BST - see you there!
For more information about the "Mr Motivator" event, please visit https://bit.ly/3hfPxyd.
In all cases, please checkout www.legclub.org which contains lots of other useful information and advices.
The Leg Club model of care was established by Ellie Lindsay in 1993 to support these individuals in a unique partnership between the nursing team and the local community, in a social environment where individuals are treated collectively and the emphasis is on social interaction, participation, empathy and peer support where positive health beliefs are promoted.
This model of care has been very well received with Leg Clubs now set up in many communities within the UK and around the world. As the interest, engagement and expertise around Leg Clubs has grown, Ellie and her supporters created the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation (LLCF) – which is a registered charity.
This episode introduces one arm of the LLCF - the Social Media and Communications Collaboration which is compromised of Ellie Lindsay, Lynn Bullock, Salim Sheikh, Juliette Lobley, Cate Bain and Gary Bain.