Improving care for people who inject drugs and develop venous leg ulcers
People who inject drugs can develop complex lower-limb wounds that are difficult to assess, treat and manage. Vascular complications, infection risks and difficulties engaging with healthcare services can all affect treatment and healing.Drawing on clinical experience, Jess will examine how to recognise complications, understand the person behind the wound and work collaboratively to improve engagement and care.
* Places are free, and you can attend live or access the recording on-demand after the webinarRecognising complications and overcoming barriers to effective care
Caring for people who inject drugs and develop lower-limb wounds requires an understanding of both the clinical complications and the circumstances that can make treatment difficult. This webinar will help you look beyond the wound itself and consider how to provide more effective, individualised care. Key learning points:
Looking beyond the ulcer to understand and support the patient
Supporting people who inject drugs can present challenges that are not resolved through conventional wound-care advice alone. This webinar offers an opportunity to learn from Jess Dingley's clinical experience and consider how assessment, communication and joined-up care can make a difference. During this webinar, you will have the opportunity to:
• Hear from an experienced Vascular Specialist Nurse working with complex lower-limb presentations
• Explore clinical and practical challenges that may be familiar within your own service
• Consider ways to improve engagement when patients find it difficult to access or continue treatment
• Ask questions and take away ideas to discuss with colleagues
• Access the recording on-demand if you are unable to attend live
Continue your lower-limb learning: free webinars and National Networking Forum
Build on your learning with further opportunities to explore complex lower-limb care, patient engagement and service improvement.
Managing Complex Lower-Limb Patients: Practical Case Studies Webinar
Learning from challenging cases to improve assessment, treatment and healing
Tuesday 12 January 2027 | Online webinar | NHS Free
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Led by Hazel Lewis, Leg Ulcer Clinical Lead, and Hayley Hanahoe, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, this webinar uses real patient cases to explore what to do when standard lower-limb treatment isn't working. Discover how reassessment, adapting compression, specialist interventions and vascular input can make a difference, with practical lessons on improving healing, reducing pain and supporting better patient outcomes.
Developing Effective Lower Limb Services National Networking Forum
Practical approaches to improve access, accelerate healing and deliver consistent patient care
Tuesday 20 April 2027 | Holiday Inn, Leicester | NHS Free
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Join colleagues from across the NHS for a face-to-face conference dedicated to improving lower-limb services. This forum will feature practical examples of service development, including integrated lower-limb pathways, improving access to vascular care, strengthening workforce competency and supporting patients with complex needs.
This 1 hour webinar has been designed for NHS professionals and services.
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Introduction to the webinar
Jess Dingley, Vascular Specialist Nurse, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Teaching Fellow, University of Manchester
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Supporting People who Inject Drugs with Venous Leg Ulcers
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Questions and answers
An opportunity to ask Jess your questions about assessment, complications and supporting people who inject drugs to engage with lower-limb care. |
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Close of webinar
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Clinical experience in vascular and complex lower-limb care
Jess Dingley will lead this webinar, drawing on her experience as a Vascular Specialist Nurse and her interest in improving care for people with complex lower-limb wounds.
Vascular Specialist Nurse, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Honorary Teaching Fellow, University of Manchester
Managing Complex Lower-Limb Patients: Practical Case Studies Webinar
Tuesday 12 January 2027 | Online webinar
Click here to book your place and access the recording
Developing Effective Lower Limb Services National Networking Forum
Tuesday 20 April 2027 | Holiday Inn, Leicester
Click here to view the details
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For healthcare professionals assessing and supporting people with lower-limb wounds
This free webinar is designed for healthcare professionals involved in assessing, treating and supporting people with venous leg ulcers and complex lower-limb wounds, particularly those who may experience difficulties accessing or engaging with conventional care.
All professionals are welcome, but the session will be particularly relevant for:
Strengthen your understanding of complex wounds and the people behind them
Venous leg ulcers in people who inject drugs can present clinical and practical challenges that extend beyond routine wound management. Understanding the possible causes, recognising complications and considering why someone may struggle to engage with treatment are important steps towards improving care.
This webinar brings together clinical insight and real-world experience to help you consider how to assess these patients more effectively, respond to their individual circumstances and work with colleagues across services.
Leave with a clearer understanding of the challenges facing this patient group and practical ideas to discuss and implement within your own service.
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