Aims & Objectives of Session

  • To increase understanding of the components involved in lymphoedema in advanced disease, 


  • To appreciate the need for a thorough assessment, in order to facilitate decision making regarding management options,


  • To be aware of risk factors and “red flags” for palliative lymphoedema patients and to understand how to reduce this risk.


  • To appreciate when it may be necessary to adapt usual treatments, ensuring these are available and appropriate in the palliative setting


  • To know what options for compression are available from Haddenham and specifically how these may be used in palliative care.


  • To understand the psychosocial implications of lymphoedema in palliative care, ensuring that the main aims of treatment focus on the goals described by the patient. 

Target audience

Nurses/AHP/ MLD therapist/ GP’s /trainees and clinicians with an interest managing chronic oedema /early stage lymphoedema.