Did you know that we have a dedicated Lymphoedema team?
Lymphoedema causes prolonged swelling in areas such as legs, arms, head, neck and groin due to the body’s lymphatic system not draining as normal. It’s a long-term condition which often majorly affects someone’s ability to live a full, active and comfortable life.
On behalf of the NHS, our Saint Michael’s specialists Aprille & Jane help people to manage their condition by supporting with skincare, movement, compression and lifestyle.
This not only makes a huge difference to our patients, but helps reduce pressure on our wider health system. It prevents the risk of infection and hospital admissions.
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