Services in Islington
A quick search directory of national, regional and borough based clinical services
British Lymphology Society
The British Lymphology Society provides a directory of Lymphoedema treatment services.
Use the website address above to find your local services.
LymphConnect
LymphConnect is an online platform developed to help manage lymphoedema or lipoedema, understand more about the condition, share experiences and get support and advice.
Whittington Health Lymphoedema Service
The aim of the service is to:
- Assess and treat patients with:
- Primary Lymphoedema; where swelling is related to an underlying intrinsic problem with the lymphatic system which is often hereditary
- Secondary Lymphoedema ; where swelling, in any part of the body, is caused by extrinsic factors including damage to the lymphatic system or disruption to drainage pathways which can be as a result of cancer or its treatment, infection, injury or trauma, inflammation of the limb, or a lack of limb movement.
- To advice and support health care professionals on the management of patients with all categories Lymphoedema.
- Rising awareness of cellulitis management in patients with Lymphoedema including current management practice and guidelines.