Lymphoedema Wales Clinical Network (LWCN)

Cold and wet outside? No problem! You don’t need to leave home to keep your lymphatic system happy. 💡 Try these simple exercises you can do in the comfort of your living room! #LymphoedemaCare #StayActive #HealthyLiving #lwcn

Question of the Week — Episode 18 One of our Cellulitis Specialists answers a key question: How often should compression garments be worn with a Lipoedema/Lipalgia syndrome diagnosis? Watch the clip to learn more! #LipoedemaAwareness #LymphoedemaWales #lwcn

@AneurinBevanUHB @BetsiCadwaladr @CwmTafMorgannwg @CV_UHB @PTHBhealth @SwanseabayNHS @HywelDdaHB Swipe through to see what our research found ➡️ 2/2 #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #LymphoedemaWales #IPC #SelfManagement

What’s the value of offering home-based Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) for people living with lymphoedema in Wales? 1/2 #thread #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth

Let’s talk cellulitis! This is just one of our series of handy downloadable leaflets - Legs Matter offers a wealth of evidenced-based information and knowledge on leg and foot problems. #cellulitis #LymphoedemaAwareness Take a look - we hope you love them as much as we do! #downloadable-leaflet-pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">legsmatter.org/information-an…

Meningitis symptoms can develop quickly, so it’s important to act immediately if you spot them. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/men…

Today we're sharing how to safely remove a compression garment, with a demonstration from one of our @CV_UHB clinicians. 🎥 Watch below #LymphoedemaWales #CompressionGarments #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #lwcn

Watch one of our @CV_UHB clinicians demonstrate how to put on a compression garment safely and effectively; a key part of lymphoedema self‑management. 🎥 Video below #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #CompressionGarments #lwcn

Is there a condition known as Lipo‑Lymphoedema? Our Clinical Director explains in this short video. Watch, learn, share1 #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #LymphoedemaWales #lwcn

Question of the Week - Ep. 18 One of our Community Nurses answers: Can you tattoo a lymphoedema limb? Have questions about lymphoedema, cellulitis, or other related conditions? Ask us anytime. #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #AskOurExperts #lwcn

It’s No Smoking Day and if you’re thinking of stopping you can ask our Help Me Quit team for advice. They’ll be at Morriston Hospital, main foyer, 9am – 1pm, Port Talbot Resource Centre 9am - 12pm and CREST Community Venue, Cwmbwrla, 11am -3pm.

Our latest research compared 5 lymphoedema measurement methods to assess accuracy, cost‑effectiveness & patient experience. Swipe our carousel for the key findings. #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #NHSWales #Lymphoedema #lwcn

Quitting smoking helps to support your recovery from surgery and improve outcomes, which is why around 100 people waiting for treatment have been referred to Help Me Quit by our Waiting Well service recently. Go to sbuhb.nhs.wales/hospitals/wait…

@AneurinBevanUHB Lymphoedema Clinical Lead Sarah is calling for early diagnosis. Any swelling, big or small needs checking. Contact your GP or your local lymphoedema service now. Email:LymphoedemaNetworkWales@wales.nhs.uk Call: 01639862769 #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #lwcn

Snippets from yesterday’s FB Live! 🎥 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us despite the early glitches. Big appreciation to Veronica for sharing her powerful journey, and to Linda for hosting so brilliantly. Full video on our FB & YouTube. please watch and share! #lwcn

🎥 Our Facebook Live is TODAY at 5pm (UK time) with the founder of @LymphieStrong & Patient Director of LE&RN and our NHS Wales Cellulitis Service Lead. Hear lived experiences & ask your questions about living and thriving with lymphoedema. Join us at 5pm! 👇 #lwcn

No swelling is too small to check!!! If it’s been 3+ months, get assessed. You can self‑refer using the QR code or details on the poster. Don’t delay care, get that swelling checked today. #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #SelfReferral #NHSWales #lwcn

Question of the Week — Episode 17 Breast cancer treatment & lymphoedema, what’s the link? One of our Newport Clinical specialists @AneurinBevanUHB breaks it down. #LymphoedemaAwareness #BreastCancerCare #QOTW #lwcn

LYMPROM© helps us measure what matters most to patients; mental, physical & social wellbeing. See our key findings in today’s carousel. #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #LYMPROM #NHSWales #lwcn

How do we measure value in lymphoedema care? Our Research Team explored this and here are some of our finding👇 #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #LYMPROM #Research #lwcn

Meet our Newport lymphoedema team @AneurinBevanUHB Proud to support communities across Aneurin Bevan UHB. #LymphoedemaWales #ABUHB #MeetTheTeam #MeetTheTeam #LymphoedemaAwarenessWeek