In This Together Live 2024; How to live well with a lower-limb condition

Expert Panel

10–10.30am	Registration and coffee
10.30am–11am	Welcome and introduction/Meet the experts Introduction to the expert panel; who they are and how they can help
11am–12pm	Expert panel discussion: How to live well with a lower-limb condition The expert panel will discuss the key principles of living with a long-term lower-limb condition, and discuss the evidence for what works and what doesn’t. Discussion will include: ● What do we know about living with long-term conditions? ● What is the underlying cause of lower-limb conditions? How problems with the veins/lymphatics cause symptoms that can be seen/felt ● Why we treat lower-limb conditions as we do; skin and wound care, compression therapy; exercise and elevation ● Role of health and wellness (role of exercise, nutrition, mental health and coping strategies) ● Working in partnership with your clinician for long-term success and what to do if you are unhappy with your care.
12–13.00pm	Lunch
13.00pm-15.00pm	Ask the experts An opportunity for delegates to meet the experts and receive advice on problems commonly encountered for people with lower limb conditions. Advice will be given in the following key areas: ● Sleep and pain ● Managing your condition in partnership with your healthcare professional ● Coping with a long-term condition (psychological aspects) ● Skin and wound care ● Compression.
3pm	Summary of day/closing remarks/delegate feedback
3.30pm	End