Varicose veins affect millions of people worldwide. These swollen, twisted veins often develop in the legs and can cause symptoms such as pain, aching, swelling, heaviness, itching and fatigue. Studies suggest that around 30-40% of adults will experience visible varicose veins at some point in their life.
At UK Vein Clinic, we know that this can significantly impact day-to-day life. Timely treatment can make a real difference, reducing pain, preventing progression, improving mobility, and confidence.
Although timely treatment can be life-changing, access is not always easy. With NHS waiting lists growing and demands on public services increasing, many people are left with limited options.
Whilst private treatment is available, we know this isn’t always an option for everyone.
That’s why we created the Legs for Living Fund – to remove financial barriers to care for people who:
Each year, the fund provides a limited number of fully paid for treatments, allocated through a fair and needs-based application process.
We believe everyone deserves access to safe, effective care that helps them live with full confidence and get back to what they love most.
The Legs for Living Fund has been developed for individuals who:
Whilst we’d love to treat everyone, we’ll always do our best to treat as many as possible. As we grow, we will look to add more availability. As a minimum 1% of our capacity will be dedicated to pro bono treatment.
Applications are reviewed by a panel to ensure support is given to those most in need, in line with our commitment to fairness, transparency and ethical practice. Applications are clinically assessed and reviewed for those who are most suitable and with the greatest need.
How to Apply
If you, or someone you know is struggling with symptomatic varicose veins and meets the eligibility criteria, we invite you to submit an application for consideration. All applications are treated with the strictest of confidence.
Apply nowImportant: The Legs for Living Fund is a charitable initiative run by UK Vein Clinic and is not a registered charity or NHS service. A limited number of treatments are available each year and are allocated through a fair, needs-based assessment process. Applying does not guarantee treatment. All care is subject to clinical suitability and availability.
1. Eligibility
To be considered for support, applicants must:
2. Selection Process
All applications are reviewed through a fair and needs-based assessment process. Decisions are made by a review panel and are based on:
If shortlisted, applicants must attend a clinical consultation to determine whether treatment is safe, appropriate and medically necessary.
UK Vein Clinic reserves the right to decline treatment where it is not clinically suitable.
3. What the fund covers
Successful applicants will receive:
The fund does not cover:
4. No cash alternative
The fund provides treatment only. No cash alternative or financial repayment will be offered under any circumstances.
5. Availability and changes
The number of funded treatments available each year is limited and may change at any time. UK Vein Clinic reserves the right to:
Any changes will not affect applicants who have already been confirmed in writing as successful.
6. Publicity
Successful applicants may be invited to share their experience for awareness or promotional purposes. Participation in publicity is entirely optional and has no impact on eligibility or treatment.
7. General
How to apply
If you, or someone you know is struggling with symptomatic varicose veins and meets the eligibility criteria, we invite you to submit an application for consideration. All applications are treated with the strictest of confidence.
Apply nowImportant: The Legs for Living Fund is a charitable initiative run by UK Vein Clinic and is not a registered charity or NHS service. A limited number of treatments are available each year and are allocated through a fair, needs-based assessment process. Applying does not guarantee treatment. All care is subject to clinical suitability and availability.
