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Reports on the launch of the position paper 'Understanding Compression Therapy' during the 2003 European Wound Management Association conference in Pisa, Italy.

Leading an empowered organisation (LEO) is a 3-day course that has been delivered to over 40000 front-line managers in the NHS, among them many district nurses. The aim of this review was to identify and assess all published literature about LEO; to critically appraise such evidence relating to the impact of LEO on participants' leadership behaviour and to critically appraise any evidence of the need for follow-up activities to sustain participants learning. Because of the limited quantity and quality of research literature (n=6) it was considered legitimate to also include discussion papers (n=2) and descriptive papers (n=4) in the review. All papers were reviewed using a framework devised by the author broadly based on the critical appraisal checklist for qualitative research (Greenhalgh and Donald, 2000). From the available evidence it can be concluded that the LEO programme does have a positive impact on the leadership behaviour of participants, and that follow-up activities are valuable to consolidate and sustain participants' learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides an overview of the activities of the Leg Cub Foundation. It discusses highlights of the annual Medical Technology Group (MTG) Awareness Week that featured a Leg Club exhibit and the 2022 MTG meeting where speakers focused on the role of medical technology in improving patient care and the National Health Service (NHS). It reports on the international vWIN Vein Week, held in April 2022 as part of World Health Week, and the Leg Club industry partners meeting.

The article discusses various aspects of the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation leg ulcer charity as of 2017, and it mentions the author's role as the outgoing Chair of the organization. According to the article, the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation supports a network of over 30 Leg Clubs in Great Britain, Germany, and Australia. Patient satisfaction and wellbeing are addressed, along with the British Department of Health and the Lindsay Leg Foundation's business strategy.

Information about several papers discussed at a conference on wound management is presented. The objective of the event was to increase the focus on the vital areas of innovation, education and implementation within wound healing and wound management. During the conference, the latest position document on the management of wound infection was launched by the European Wound Management Association. Furthermore, a number of abstracts of research were also presented.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences as a trustee of The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation.

Public health services will need to cope with additional demands due to an ageing society and the increasing prevalence of chronic conditions. Lower-limb ulceration is a long-term, life-changing condition and leg ulcer management can be challenging for nursing staff. The Lindsay Leg Club model is a unique partnership between community nurses, members and the local community, which provides quality of care and empowerment for patients with leg ulcers, while also supporting and educating nursing staff. The Leg Club model works in accord with core themes of Government and NHS policy. Patient feedback on the Leg Club model is positive and the Leg Clubs provide a service to members which is well accepted by patients, yet is more economically efficient than the traditional district nursing practice of home visits. Lindsay Leg Clubs provide a valuable support service to the NHS in delivering improved quality of care while improving efficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article, brought to you in association with Help the Aged, considers financial exclusion, low levels of financial capability, and cognitive impairment among older people, which can lead to them becoming reliant on significant others to manage their finances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A conference report is presented which addresses the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation's 17th Annual Leg Club conference that was held on September 27-28, 2017, and it mentions the conference's "Sharing knowledge in pursuit of best practice" theme. Nurse-patient relations and the treatment of leg ulcers are examined, along with wound care, the Legs Matter British health promotion campaign, and efforts to improve outcomes for patients with leg ulcers.

The article offers update on the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation in Great Britain. Salim Sheikh has stepped down as a trustee while Mary James and Deborah Glover have been added to the foundation's board. Information on the foundation's corporate partnership model that provides companies with the opportunity to play an active role within the Leg Club network is presented. Details of the 2013 conference are provided.

The article reports on the Wound Care Alliance UK (WCAUK). The organization says that it will publish two educational booklets, one related to pre-tibial lacerations and the other on infection control and past publications in print as well as all succeeding booklets would be posted online. This will enable the Alliance to save money and pass on the savings by reducing annual fees. A first official WCAUK Annual General Meeting is also in the works.

The article reflects on the plan of the government to shift much of health care away from hospitals to primary care units in Great Britain. It calls for the need of primary care units to respond to different levels of demand for health care and the transformation of the organization within. The author also suggests that leadership should be developed in the area.