The Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Lymphoedema Service aims to treat and support patients who have primary or secondary Lymphoedema, lipoedema and chronic oedema that live in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale or have a GP in the borough.
The swelling must have been present for at least three months.
We provide a range of treatments, including diagnosis and treatment, education and support and the promotion of self-management and prevention.
The care is delivered in both clinic settings and patients’ homes depending upon clinical need and presentation. Self-care is promoted and therefore patients are encouraged to attend clinics.
The first appointment may take up to ninety minutes and you will be seen by one of the Lymphoedema Practitioners. The assessment will take place in a private room and all information is confidential and only shared with other health care professionals with your permission.
An examination of the swollen area is necessary so it is better to dress in clothing and footwear that is easily removed. As each case of lymphoedema/lipodema is individual the lymphoedema practitioner will assess you accordingly.
The Lymphoedema clinics runs at:
Alkrington Health Centre
(First floor)
Hardfield Road
Middleton
Manchester
M24 1PQ
Telephone 0161 763 8525
Email hmrtissueviability@nca.nhs.uk
Please complete and submit our Referral Form.
There are a number of organisations that provide information and support with regards to lymphoedema.
Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) is a registered charity run by people who live with lymphoedema. The LSN is the UK’s largest information provider about the condition, supporting patients, carers and health care professionals alike. www.lymphoedema.org
The British Lymphology Society (BLS) promotes awareness about lymphoedema to the public, health care professionals. www.thebls.com
Some patients may have lipoedema in conjunction with lymphoedema. Lipoedema UK offers information and support. www.lipoedema.co.uk.