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Giles' Lymphoedema Clinic has a worldwide reputation as a centre of excellence.
The hospice continues to be
one of the forerunners in the care of the condition, a painful swelling
that can affect any part of the body, but most commonly develops in the
arms or legs.
The dedicated clinic exists
to provide both physical and psychological support to help patients maintain
their quality of life and sustain on-going independence.
Specialist
nurses offer advice and treatment so that maximum improvement and long-term
control of this distressing condition can be achieved.
The service also offers two
special support groups. The Healthy Eating Group aims to help the high
proportion of lymphoedema sufferers who are overweight, while a further
group provides psychological support to younger women with primary lymphoedema.
The clinic deals with more than
4,000 patient appointments every year and the service's reputation means
it attracts nearly 300 placements from health professionals worldwide.
If you feel that the services
offered by the Lymphoedema Clinic may be of benefit to you, or are a health
professional looking to refer a patient to the service, please
click here.
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download detailed information about this service, please click here .
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