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Jun 23, 2025

A Response to Jeremy Vine Radio 2 Programme

To Jeremy Vine, Dr Sarah Jarvis and the producers of the Jeremy Vine radio programme, This letter is sent from the Board and Members of The British Lymphology Society, a registered charitable organisation that seeks to benefit those living with lymphoedema through education, raising awareness, supporting and driving..

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Apr 11, 2025

TRISHA GODDARD TO SHINE A LIGHT ON LYMPHOEDEMA IN CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER HOUSE

The British Lymphology Society is proud to support its Patron, Trisha Goddard, as she enters the Celebrity Big Brother house. Trisha, a tireless advocate for lymphoedema awareness, said “I’ll be wearing my compression tights and sleeve in the Celebrity Big Brother house and I’ll definitely be ..

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Oct 10, 2024

British Lymphology Society Launches New Guidance Documents at Annual Conference

Advancements and Recommendations in the Treatment of Lymphoedema: British Lymphology Society Launches New Guidance Documents at Annual Conference Earlier this week, the British Lymphology Society (BLS) launched three guidance documents at its annual conference, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of l..

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Feb 06, 2023

Major revisions to guidelines on the management of Cellulitis in Lymphoedema

Important and long-awaited revisions to the original guidelines on the management of cellulitis in lymphoedema are set out in a joint document by The British Lymphology Society, who are clinical experts in lymphoedema, in collaboration with a Microbiology consultant, and the national patient group, the Lymphoedema Supp..

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Jun 07, 2022

Liposuction for Chronic Lymphoedema, Interventional Procedures Guidance [IPG723] from NICE

On 27th April NICE issued updated guidance for the use of liposuction in the treatment of lymphoedema in adults. More than 400,000 people in the UK have lymphoedema, and there are likely to be more people as yet undiagnosed. The use of liposuction as a treatment option can be beneficial to a particular cohort of pat..

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Apr 01, 2022

British Lymphology Society strengthens its leadership and continues to grow

British Lymphology Society strengthens its leadership and continues to grow The BLS are delighted to announce a number of appointments to expand and strengthen the charity. The changes see two new patrons join the BLS, Professor Vaughan Keeley and Dr Kristiana Gordon, and Kate Sinclair appointed to the position of C..

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Become a valued member - be part of the most dynamic organisation in the UK for Lymphoedema Professionals! BLS currently has over four hundred members. Nurses and Physiotherapists form the major section of the membership along with doctors, Occupational therapists and Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapists. Membership is open to all healthcare professionals and anyone with an interest in lymphoedema and its treatment, and to corporations and industrial groups that contribute to the advancement

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