Lower Limb and Lymphoedema Service

Lower Limb and Lymphoedema is a community-based service that offers specialist advice, support and management of lymphoedema/chronic oedema, and for complex leg ulcers.

We assesses and treats primary and secondary lymphoedema affecting arms, the truncal region, genital area, legs, feet, head and neck or lower limb leg ulcers only. All of our treatment options are based on national guidelines and best practice.

We can offer advice and education for those affected, including the use of various dressings and banding techniques, compression hosiery/wraps, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, kinesio taping and multi-layered lymphoedema bandaging.

Our service offers

Advice and support to all health care professionals
Education
Tripudio
Self-management
Simple lymphatic drainage
Support to the community district nurse teams
Training for the district nurse team

Where we are based

Our service is provided by specialist lymphoedema and leg ulcer nurses and practitioners in community clinics, and can offer home visits if necessary.

Leg ulcer clinics

Monday — Friday: Waldron Health Centre, Suite 9 Amersham Vale, New Cross, SE14 6LD
Monday and Wednesday: Downham Health and Leisure Centre, 7-9 Mooreside Road, Bromley BR1 5EP

Lymphoedema clinics

Monday, Tuesday mornings and Wednesday: Waldron Health Centre Suit 9 Amersham Vale, New Cross SE14 6LD

Opening hours

We are available Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm. Our service does not operate on bank holidays.

How to get a referral

Please talk to your GP if you think you would benefit from our input. Your GP can make a referral to our service.

We can treat you if you:

Are registered with a Lewisham GP
Are living with with primary and secondary lymphoedema
Are at risk of developing lymphoedema and require preventive advice and management
Patients with chronic leg ulcers following management with standard treatment
Healthcare professionals requesting advice and support