Welcome to this site

This information has been designed to help you understand lymphoedema and its treatment.

While there is a lot can be done to reduce and control the problems that develop with lymphoedema, there is as yet no treatment that will cure this problem. But it is not all bad news as you can be shown how to treat your lymphoedema on a day to day basis. This website is designed to accompany the advice and information provided by the lymphoedema team in Leeds.

We are very fortunate in Leeds to have a patient support group 'Leeds Lymphoedema Link' which offers a much needed personal link to people with lymphoedema. You will find more information under 'Support Group'.

Jacquelyne Todd
Consultant Physiotherapist in Lymphoedema
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

News

New member of the team

Published Date: 08.01.2009

Caroline Wilkinson is a new team member based at Wharfedale Hospital » More

Little Stars and Comets

Published Date: 07.01.2009

We have special days set aside in 2009 for lymphoedema clinics for babies, toddlers and young children - 'LITTLE STARS' and teenagers - 'COMETS'. Read on for a list of these dates.. » More

Important news about the exercise groups

Published Date: 19.10.2008

There has been a tremendous response from those of you who want to attend the group sessions. So far we have had 90 requests for a place. » More

Lymphoedema Service - Established!

Published Date: 01.09.2008

The Lymphoedema service in Leeds is now fully established! There are two specialist clinics at Wharfedale Hospital and Bexley Wing, St James University Hospital with outreach clinics in North East, West and South Leeds. » More