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Lymphoedema Service: St John's Hospice
CamdenProvided By
The lymphoedema service provided by St John's Hospice treats primary and secondary lymphoedema due to any cause, as well as chronic oedema.
Treatment aims to:
- prevent infection (cellulitis) and hospital admission
- prevent lymphorrhoea (leaking lymph fluid)
- reduce swelling and correct shape distortion of limb
- educate and support patients to self-care
- improve limb function/mobility.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusions
- Camden residents, aged 18 years and over with:
- primary or secondary (non-cancer related) lymphoedema
How to Refer
Referrals by email are accepted from all healthcare professionals.
EMIS form
Referral methods: Email
Complete the Lymphoedema Service - St John's Hospice referral form and email to nhsnwl.stjohnsreferrals@nhs.net
Where to find the form
- Camden Global Documents > Nursing
Letter
Referral methods: Email
Locations
St John’s Hospice
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