Angie's story

Angie was faced with the terrifying prospect of losing her leg all because of a set of common symptoms that many people often ignore

Julia's story

An operation on Julia's lower right leg left her with an open wound that wouldn't heal

Shaun's story

An insect bite in Namibia left Shaun unable to walk and living in his car

What is venous disease?

Venous disease occurs when your leg veins become damaged and don’t allow blood to flow back up towards your heart.

Adopting a self care skin care routine: top tips from a clinician

Taking care of your skin from home, tips from expert Andy Kerr

Compression solutions for self care

Self care compression options allow you to take control over your leg health and squeeze more time in to do the things that you love.

How to fight fatigue when travelling

Whether its long distance or short distance travelling has a way of making us feel exhausted. Find out how to reduce this feeling of fatigue.

Squeeze Skin Care In

Adopting a skin care routine is important, especially if you have a leg ulcer or lower limb condition. Expert Andy Kerr, talks us through why and how.

What are the different types of compression?

There are different types of compression choices for the treatment of lower limb conditions and leg ulcers.

Should I be wearing compression socks while pregnant?

L&R Brand Manager, Charlotte, shares her experiences of wearing compression socks during pregnancy.

Squeeze Movement and Exercise In

Paul Grayson, former professional rugby union player, shares what squeezing movement in means to him.

Travel tips

Simple steps to keep your legs and feet healthy when travelling this summer

How to squeeze movement in when working from home

Staying active while working from home can be difficult. Here are our top tips...

How does compression therapy work?

Compression socks and tights help to support the veins in your legs to prevent the back-flow and pooling of blood.

Can compression garments lose effectiveness?

Compression socks or tights can lose effectiveness over time.

Holiday Packing Checklist

There's still time to squeeze summer in. Check out our holiday packing checklist.

What is self care?

Self care is an important way of maintaining independence and making sure that you are physically, mentally and emotionally as good as you can be.

Why is protein important for leg health?

Ensuring your diet is rich in protein offers multiple benefits for leg and overall health.

What is compression therapy?

Compression socks and tights help to support your legs and feet for healthy living.

Healthy Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Comfort food without the calories, a healthy spin on a classic creamy pasta carbonara.

Johnny's Story

Johnny Vegas shares his story having seen, first-hand, what it is like to live with and manage a venous leg ulcer

Johnny Vegas partners with L&R to support the self care revolution for leg health

Legs Matter: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Social distancing and isolation tips

Legs Matter share tips on how to manage social distancing and self-isolation with a leg or foot problem.

We're here for nurses on the front line

L&R want to say a big thank you to all NHS staff for their continuous commitment, strength and bravery during this time.

COVID-19 Statement

An open letter from L&R UK to patients and users of our products.

John's Story

Being diagnosed with a leg ulcer can be a worrying time for anyone. In this patient story, we show how early diagnosis and the ongoing use of compression therapy can help treat and manage venous disease to keep your legs happy and healthy.

Why it's good for nurses to wear compression

As a nurse your legs can sometimes feel tired and achy, and even swollen at the end of a busy day. Learn how wearing compression can help to relieve these symptoms.

Top tips to support the application of compression

If you’re new to wearing compression, it can sometimes be difficult to apply. This blog will provide you with step-by-step, hints and tips to applying compression.

Top 10 benefits of compression

Wearing compression offers multiple benefits to help keep your legs and feet healthy to support everyday living.

Fiona's Story

In this patient story we meet 87 year old Fiona. Fiona's story shows how a small wound can turn into something more serious, even when left for a few days. Thankfully, due to fast action by her nurse, Fiona's wound was treated quickly and the use of compression helped her get back to doing the things she loves.