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Oct 15, 2019

Complexities Obtaining ABPI in Patients with Lymphoedema/Chronic Oedema

Rebecca Elwell, Lymphoedema Clinical Lead looks into the NEW BLS position paper on the application of compression in the absence of ABPI The Best Practice Statement addressing complexities in the management of venous leg ulcers (Wounds UK, 2019) recognises the importance of undertaking vascular assessment but recogn..

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Nov 22, 2018

BLOG: BLIG-BLOG

Welcome to the first BLS BLOG!  This has been kindly written by Margaret Sneddon, it is an honour to have Margaret write the first blog for us and we hope you enjoy reading it.  We will be inviting others to contribute to future blogs.    Blogging is a new experience for me and ..

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Nov 08, 2018

Great Conference Feedback

Feedback From This Years Conference - 2018 "Just a thank you for the opportunity of attending the BLS through the educational grant , I thought the conference was excellent and will take much of it back to my practice , thank you and the BLS"  - Conference Delegate "There was so much to ..

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Apr 25, 2018

Legs Matter

  NEW CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE ONE OF THE UK’S BIGGEST HEALTH CHALLENGES LAUNCHED    The Legs Matter coalition launch national campaign to raise awareness of lower leg and foot health A national campaign to raise awareness of a significant but largely hidden health challenge was launc..

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Jan 31, 2018

Lymphedema After Cancer Treatment

Lymphedema after cancer treatment -- special issue of Rehabilitation Oncology presents research update WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH   Jan. 4, 2018 - Individuals who have been treated for cancer are at risk for a complication called lymphedema: swelling in the body region where lymph nodes were removed, causing p..

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Dec 19, 2017

Good News For People With Foot And Leg Ulcers

WOUND CARE Leg and foot conditions including ulcers are being overlooked. Now a new campaign urges patients and clinicians to stand up for legs.   Lower legs and feet, often with ulcers and associated oedemas are frequently left untreated – and thousands of people are suffering as a result. ..

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Membership

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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