The founder of Blaenau Gwent Leg Club is Christine Rees who was a district nurse in Blaenau Gwent, who became interested in the treatment of Leg Ulcers.  This lead to the Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust releasing Christine from her work load to set up the Blaenau Gwent Wound Service with the help and assistance of two colleagues Janine Dobbs and Jan Watkins.

Christine heard about the ‘Lindsay Leg Club Foundation’ and after a visit by the founder ‘Ellie Lindsay’ in June 2005 to speak to the team and other interested parties the vision of the Leg Club was born in this area..

With the help of G.A.V.O. (Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations) the club came into existence in November 2005 when our local member of parliament Mr. Peter Law MP officially opened the doors to the club.

Blaenau Gwent Leg Club is run in a non-medical based community setting, where members are treated collectively in a social and friendly atmosphere.  It operates on a drop in basis (No Appointments Required) and incorporates a ‘well leg’ regime

Funds for the running costs are raised by the members holding weekly raffles, refreshments, boot sales, donations and via grants from other organisations. The District Nursing staff is provided by the Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust but all the equipment is paid for by the members.

The services of a Chiropodist is available every fortnight for members and non-members alike just drop in , there might be a short wait for treatment but refreshments are available for which we would appreciate a donation towards the cost. And it will give you a chance to meet and greet old and new friends.