Lymphoedema support network

15/05/2026

During Mental Health Awareness Week we are posting some thoughts. Mental health is very individual so please hear what speaks to you and ignore what does not.
as someone who loves to create i can attest to the value of this one.

14/05/2026

During Mental Health Awareness Week we are posting some thoughts. Mental health is very individual so please hear what speaks to you and ignore what does not.
This post can be a real challenge when others have expectations of us and we put expectations on ourselves.

13/05/2026

During Mental Health Awareness Week we are posting some thoughts. Mental health is very individual so please hear what speaks to you and ignore what does not.
The people we surround ourselves with matter.

12/05/2026

During Mental Health Awareness Week we are posting some thoughts. Mental health is very individual so please hear what speaks to you and ignore what does not.
We all know that movement helps lymphoedema but it also has a huge impact on mental health.

11/05/2026

During mental health awareness week we are posting some thoughts. Mental health is very individual so please hear what speaks to you and ignore what does not.
Mental health is a challenge when you are living with any chronic condition.

08/05/2026

Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week. We will be posting daily thoughts/tips so keep your eyes open. For now though.....

07/05/2026

Subject to any last minute changes here is the programme for our Birmingham roadshow. Huge thanks to all our speakers and exhibitors for giving up their weekend to support the LSN.
There are still a few places available so call to book your place.

06/05/2026

There are times when the bravery, generosity and sheer awesomeness of our supporters is overwhelming. Jean's situation is one of those times, faced with the devastation of a cancer recurrence, and the consequential feelings of loss of control, Jean decided that she would take control of one element of her upcoming treatment journey, celebrate with friends and family and raise funds for the LSN, by braving the shave ahead of chemo hair loss. She has raised nearly £3000 with the help of her family and friends and her local pub who hosted the event for her. It was apparently a great night with equal parts tears and laughter and we could not be more proud of Jean. - She looks great.
the page will be closing to donations so we wanted to say thanks you to Jean, her family and friends and all at the Grey Man for their support for this awesome lady.

Help Susan Davenport raise money to support Lymphoedema Support Network

01/05/2026

We are delighted that LWO founder and lymphoedema advocate Gaynor Leech will be sharing her thoughts and experiences on the emotional and psychological impact of lymphoedema and sharing some hints and tips, at our Birmingham Roadshow.

29/04/2026

putting the finishing touches to the programme for our Birmingham patient conference - Among others Professors Vaughan Keeley and Sinclair Gore are joining us to talk about cellulitis, surgical interventions, future hope and to take questions. Not booked you place yet?

24/04/2026

Thank you so much for all your comments yesterday, please do keep posting.
The second question is - if you could wave a magic wand and have health care professionals know one thing about lymphoedema or living with lymphoedema what would that one thing be?