Whilst the last year has been very difficult, the Lymphoedema Clinic has continued to offer virtual and face to face appointments where possible. This has allowed us to connect with as many people as possible throughout the last year.

We work with people to help provide education, advice and guidance on the best way to manage their illness, so they can carry on living life their way.

Pat, knows just how important the Lymphoedema service is to the people that need it.

She has recently started using the Lymphoedema Clinic for bandaging. “I inherited Lymphoedema from my Dad. I learnt to live with it for years, once I retired I went to see my doctor about it, and at first they thought it was Arthritis.

Over the years, I have tried wrapping, socks and tights, some of the socks and tights can be uncomfortable, depending on the material.

Therefore, the nurses suggested wrapping again, this worked really well for me, and I lost 13 pints from 1 leg and 9 pints from the other.

Lymphoedema is something you have to learn to live with, but I do a lot of travelling, therefore I need to find something that works for me.

I am currently using Grade 3 socks, some of these can be difficult to pull up, but I spoke to the nurses and they looked at finding ones that were comfortable and stayed in place for me.

The whole team have been great, they have done everything to make me feel as comfortable as possible. They really have changed the quality of my life. I can now enjoy traveling again, I feel comfortable and confident, and I don't have to worry. Thank you.”