National 'legs matter' week - 12th to 16th June

12th to 16th June is National 'Legs Matter' week . The focus this year is on early lower limb assessment for patients with leg or foot conditions, in order to prevent harm.

Join the Tissue Viability Team for a 'Legs Matter Natter' at various sites across the Trust throughout the week (see below for details):

• Tuesday 13^th June: Houghton and Washington DN bases, from 1.30pm
• Wednesday 14^th June: Bunnyhill and Grindon DN bases, from 1.30pm
• Thursday 15^th June: STDH Foyer Main Entrance, SRH Foyer Main Entrance and Clarendon reception, from 1.30pm.

To mark the week and to raise awareness about early warning signs of leg or foot conditions, staff are being encouraged to design their own ward poster boards (prizes to be won!), and to wear bright jazzy tights or socks.

For more information, click on the link to the 'Legs Matter' website below:

Leg and foot healthcare awareness campaign. We provide information & advice (legsmatter.org)