Compression bandaging can present a challenge to healthcare professionals. Some clinicians may not have the necessary skills and training to safely and competently apply it, while others may be using it but not in accordance with the evidence base. As clinicians, it is our responsibility to make sure that our knowledge and skills are up to date so that we can  deliver evidence-based care to patients and do no harm (Abu-Baker et al, 2021). The NHS Long Term Plan emphasised the importance of placing the patient at the heart of their care with their experiences, needs and preferences considered when developing a care plan with them (NHS England, 2019).