Patient Choice

Our team at Patient Choice saved the NHS over £1 million on lymphoedema prescriptions in 2024! Preventing incorrect prescriptions from being dispensed, reducing waste, saving NHS resources and achieving better patient outcomes. youtube.com/watch?v=SmnKZW… #NHS #lymphoedema

Throughout Lymphoedema Awareness Month, in collaboration with The British Lymphology Society, we'll be busting some of the most common myths around lymphoedema. Today's myth: “Compression shouldn’t be used in very young children and babies”.

For Lymphoedema Awareness Month, Hayley shared what mattered most in her lymphoedema care and why the right support can make such a difference. Find out more about Lymphoedema Awareness Month: patientchoicedirect.com/lymphoedema-aw…

Looking for inspiration for Active April? Look no further than some of our amazing supporters who are already taking part, raising funds for the 55 people who undergo stoma surgery every day in the UK. Register today: ow.ly/qc9c50YpvAE #stoma #stomaaware #activeapril

What first seemed like a running injury became part of a much bigger journey for Hayley. Now, she’s turning that experience into strength by empowering others to live boldly, advocate for themselves and know they are not alone. patientchoicedirect.com/lymphoedema-aw…

If you find it difficult to pay for your NHS costs you could get help depending on your financial circumstances. You do not have to be claiming benefits to apply. If you're employed with a low income you may be eligible for help. Learn more: ➡️ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income…

Throughout Lymphoedema Awareness Month, in collaboration with @BritishLymph , we'll be busting some of the most common myths around lymphoedema. #EveryBodyCan #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #Lymphoedema #Lymphedema #LymphaticHealth #PatientSupport #Awareness #Education #Healthcare

For Lymphoedema Awareness Month, Wendy shared what mattered most in her lymphoedema care and why the right support can make such a difference. For more, go to: patientchoicedirect.com/lymphoedema-aw… #EveryBodyCan #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth #Lymphoedema #PatientChoice

🌻 Travelling to Spain soon? Some Aena airports have introduced their own ‘Invisible Disabilities’ badge. 👉 You can find more info including how to get the badge, here: shorturl.at/cknqp #urostomy #stoma #ostomy #spain #travel

Check if a Prescription Prepayment Certificate could save you money. It covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. ➡️ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc

Sam Has a Stoma and Grandma’s New Bottom have been created to help young children become familiar with #stoma surgery. Grandma’s New Bottom: ow.ly/p0Fk50Ya6m4 Sam has a stoma: ow.ly/z3SO50Ya6m3

Want to take part in this year’s Step Up for Stomas Active April but not sure where to start? We are here to help! We are raising funds to represent the 55 stoma surgeries performed every day in the UK. Contact us getinvolved@colostomyuk.org or: colostomyuk.org/get-involved/a…

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

How much do you think you know about kidney disease? We took to the streets to find out what the public knew, did they know more than you? Find out about symptoms, risk factors and what kidneys do here: worldkidneyday.co.uk/check/ #WorldKidneyDay #KidneysMatter

Wendy’s life changed after her lymphoedema diagnosis. What followed was a journey of learning, adapting and understanding how much day-to-day care matters. For more on Lymphoedema Awareness Month, go to: patientchoicedirect.com/lymphoedema-aw… #EveryBodyCan #LymphoedemaAwarenessMonth

What’s made the biggest difference in Kate’s lymphoedema journey? Support, understanding, and the right care 💙 This #IWD, a thank you to the women who helped bring our Lymphoedema Awareness Month campaign to life 💐 patientchoicedirect.com/lymphoedema-aw…

It's Lymphoedema Awareness Month, so we asked Kate, a lymphoedema patient and practitioner, why she feels lymphoedema awareness matters. This #LAM, let’s keep the conversation going, by listening, learning, and sharing trusted resources. #EveryBodyCan

Get your repeat prescriptions straight from your pharmacy without having to visit your GP first. 💊 Ask your GP or pharmacist about electronic Repeat Dispensing (#eRD). It’s easy and you don't need a computer. ➡️ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-presc…

Crohn’s and Colitis may be invisible, but the pain, fatigue and urgency have a huge impact. Better public understanding helps people feel supported and less alone. We’re committed to raising awareness, challenging stigma and improving support - reshare if you are too 💜

Are you living with Microscopic Colitis or supporting someone in your life with the condition? Join us online on the evening of Wednesday 4 March for our free webinar and Q&A: crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/patient-educat… #MicroscopicColitis #CollagenousColitis #IBD #Crohns #Colitis

Time to bust that myth! 👇 Kidney disease can happen to anyone, no matter how much you run or how many bench presses you can do. Check if you have any symptoms now worldkidneyday.co.uk/check/ #WorldKidneyDay #KidneysMatter