Whether it's cancer, or non-cancer related lymphoedema, or lipoedema; our team of highly trained nurses can help you.
We will work with you to provide education, advice and guidance on the best way to manage your illness, so that you can carry on living life your way.
Our team have the time to spend with you; we understand that you will have lots of questions and we can help you to answer them.
We recognise the emotional impact of living with a chronic illness too, we can give you the emotional and psychological support you need.
We individualise your care, and we will always talk through the best options for you. Using our resources, we can help you to self-manage your illness with techniques, exercises and massage.
You can be referred to our Lymphoedema Clinic through your GP or other health care professional. Once we have received your referral we will be in touch to arrange your assessment.
Due to Covid 19 we have made a few changes in the way we contact you and assess your needs. After your referral:
- We arrange an initial assessment to gather all necessary information, this reduces the time spent in clinic. Then we arrange a clinic appointment to perform physical assessment where necessary.
- The education group is now on Zoom.
- We can continue to see you in clinic to ensure you are self managing lymphoedema, however you are required to wear a face mask and the nursing team will wear PPE, following current guidelines. We ask that you attend alone if possible and do not attend if you have any symptoms.
- We will be introducing online videos to help with self management in the near future.
Where it's safe to do so, and where treatment is the best course of action for you, we can see you at the clinic.
Yes, there are resources online and that will be able to give you advice, guidance and tips for self management.
Legs Matter
A group of healthcare organisations that have come together to make sure that anyone with a lower leg or foot problem understands their condition and receives the urgent care, attention and support they need. You can visit their website here: www.legsmatter.org.
They have a range of resources on everything from talking to your healthcare professional about your illness, to information on changing a dressing.
International Lymphoedema Framework
A dedicated platform for the lymphoedema community. Their website features a series of films to support lymphoedema patients in managing their condition.
Click here for the videos.
British Lymphology Society
Movement is one of the best things you can do to keep your Lymphoedema under control. Research has shown that there are many activities that are both safe and beneficial.
Please take a look at the BLS (British Lymphology Society) Everybody Can Campaign by clicking on this link. On this page you will find great tips, advice and videos to help you stay active, keep healthy and boost your lymphatic system.
For more information, click here.
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