Compression therapy is a key component of venous leg ulcer management. Best practice guidelines recommend that an ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) is determined before applying full compression to establish if peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is present. However, a recent study by Guest et al (2015) highlighted that 84% of patients with a wound to the foot or leg have no recorded ABPI. The reasons for this are thought to be insufficent time to carry out the assessment (Chamanga et al, 2014), and lack of competency (Worboys, 2006).