Welcome to our ‘Information for doctors and healthcare professionals’ section. This is a new addition to our website and will evolve and develop as we become more aware of what is needed and wanted by our healthcare professional colleagues. This information will be jointly produced by the Lymphoedema Support Network and the British Lymphology Society and it is anticipated that it will include:
 
• How to recognise lymphoedema
• The causes and predisposing factors of lymphoedema
• Current treatment options
• What can I do to support my patient with lymphoedema?
• The management of cellulitis in lymphoedema
• When and where do I refer my patient for specialist treatment?
• There is no service for my patients locally – what can I do to help?
 
While the management of cellulitis consensus document is already uploaded, it is anticipated that we will begin to populate this section with the additional information in Spring 2010. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0207 351 4480 or at adminlsn@lymphoedema.freeserve.co.uk and we will do our very best to assist you ourselves or direct your enquiry appropriately.
 
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