Wearing

  • Wear your compression sock for as much of the day as possible, but not at night.
  • Remove the compression sock if you experience any tingling (‘pins and needles’), or pain.
  • Make sure your compression sock is pulled well up and there are no wrinkles or creases.
  • Do not wear the compression sock under your artificial leg.

Washing

  • Hand or machine wash. Use a gentle/delicate cycle with a mild detergent at a maximum of 40°C.
  • Avoid using fabric softeners.
  • Do not wring the sock out.
  • After washing, roll the sock in a towel, firmly press out excess water and allow it to air-dry.
  • Do not place the sock in direct heat, e.g. on a radiator or in direct sun
  • Do not tumble dry.

Contact us

Specialist Rehabilitation and Mobility Centre,
Lower Ground Floor,
Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle,
CA2 7HY

Call 01228 814783

Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm

Confidentiality

‘The Trust’s vision is to keep your information safe in our hands.’ We promise to use your information fairly and legally, and in-line with local and national policies. You have a right to understand how your information is used and you can request a copy of the information we hold about you at any time.

For further information on confidentiality contact the Information Governance Team:

Information.Governance@ncic.nhs.uk | 01228 603961

Feedback

We appreciate and encourage feedback, which helps us to improve our services. If you have any comments, compliments or concerns to make about your care, please contact the Patient, Advice & Liaison Service:

pals@ncic.nhs.uk | 01228 814008 or 01946 523818

If you would like to raise a complaint regarding your care, please contact the Complaints Department:

complaints@ncic.nhs.uk | 01228 936302