Lymphoedema Clinic
We can give you guidance on the best way to manage your illness, so that you can carry on living life your way.
If you are living with lymphoedema, whether it is related to cancer or another condition, we’re here to help. You can access compassionate and specialist care from our dedicated team of lymphoedema clinicians.
We will work with you to provide education, advice and guidance on the best way to manage your illness, so that you can carry on living life your way.
Our team have the time to spend with you; we understand that you will have lots of questions and we can help you to answer them.
We recognise the emotional impact of living with a chronic illness too, we can give you the emotional and psychological support you need.
We individualise your care, and we will always talk through the best options for you. Using our resources, we can help you to self-manage your illness with techniques, exercises and massage. Click the links below to view our document resources:
Demonstration Videos
Watch our exercises and techniques playlist to support your daily care routines.
Lymphoedema Exercise Playlist
View all 7 demonstration videos on our YouTube playlist. Learn safe ways to self-manage swelling through movement.
Frequently asked questions
You can be referred to the specialist lymphoedema clinic by your GP or recognised healthcare professional.
Once your referral is received, a member of the team will be in touch with an initial appointment. You may be invited to our pre-assessment group session.
PAG is a group session where we introduce you to the lymphoedema service and provide you with some education and advice whilst you are waiting for your initial assessment.
You will be seen by a lymphoedema practitioner, who will complete a thorough assessment of the affected area. It is best if you wear loose/light clothing to your assessments at the lymphoedema clinic.
Teesside Hospice Lymphoedema Clinic is an outpatient service that runs at a local hospice; please do not worry.
Lymphatic drainage is not suitable for everyone, we would recommend waiting until your next appointment with the lymphoedema clinic to discuss with a qualified practitioner.
Meet Kelly
Lymphoedema Clinic LeadHello, I’m Kelly, clinic lead for Teesside Hospice Lymphoedema Clinic. The service provides lymphoedema education, care and support to patients across Teesside. Our specialist lymphoedema clinicians are me, Trudy, Nicola, Emma, Heather and Kaylee. I love working in the lymphoedema service because we can see the difference our care and interventions make to people’s lives. Plus, the triple cooked chips from Northgate Tearooms are delicious!
Our impact in Teesside
We’re changing lives across Teesside by supporting people and families who’ve been affected by a terminal illness.
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Funding Fact
It costs us £20,500 a day to run our services and provide them for free to those who need it.