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LSN Emergency Appeal
The LSN has reached a financial crisis
For the past 32 years, we have worked tirelessly to offer support, information, advice and guidance to more than 400,000 adults, children and babies living with lymphoedema in the UK and beyond.
But as well as dramatically limiting patients' access to lymphoedema services, the COVID pandemic has left the LSN without the funding it so desperately needs to provide the support that so many people rely on.
Like many other charities, we used our reserves to continue offering help even during the pandemic, but the ongoing financial crisis means we no longer have the funds we need to continue.
We need to raise £30,000 to help us respond to the current emergency and plan for the future of the LSN.
Donate now to help us continue resourcing and empowering all those affected by lymphoedema, and keep campaigning for appropriate, equitable treatment for all.
Thank you
"The LSN were there for me, they understood, they really listened, I called them in tears and ended up laughing" LSN member 2022.
How can we help?
Please know you are not alone, at least 400,000 men, women and children in the UK live with lymphoedema/chronic oedema. Whether you are newly diagnosed, are concerned that you may be at risk, live with or care for someone with the condition, or are a Health Care Professional interested in lymphoedema, the LSN is here for you.
With appropriate information and the help and support of a lymphoedema practitioner, there is much that patients can do to help themselves in the management and control of their condition. Indeed, patient education, advice and support is now at the forefront of care, ensuring all patients diagnosed with lymphoedema, become an expert in managing their own condition.
About Us
‘The Lymphoedema Support Network is a registered charity and the UK's national patient support organisation for those living with or affected by lymphoedema.’
The Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) takes the lead role in educating and supporting people with this condition by providing a high standard of information that can be trusted and promoting supported self-management. Since its inception in 1991, when there was very little information or help available for patients, the LSN has evolved into an independent and influential charity. Having a unique understanding of the patient experience of lymphoedema allows us to work to raise awareness, campaign at a national and local level for equal access to care, provide patient input to research studies and commission and sponsor GP and other health care professional online education.
For over 30 years the LSN has been there to provide information and support to those living with or affected by lymphoedema/chronic oedema and although we are now an award-winning charity we are proud still to be run by people with lymphoedema, for people with lymphoedema and we firmly believe that lymphoedema matters.
LSN Emergency Appeal
The LSN has reached a financial crisis
For the past 32 years, we have worked tirelessly to offer support, information, advice and guidance to more than 400,000 adults, children and babies living with lymphoedema in the UK and beyond.
But as well as dramatically limiting patients' access to lymphoedema services, the COVID pandemic has left the LSN without the funding it so desperately needs to provide the support that so many people rely on.
Like many other charities, we used our reserves to continue offering help even during the pandemic, but the ongoing financial crisis means we no longer have the funds we need to continue.
We need to raise £30,000 to help us respond to the current emergency and plan for the future of the LSN.
Donate now to help us continue resourcing and empowering all those affected by lymphoedema, and keep campaigning for appropriate, equitable treatment for all.
Thank you
"The LSN were there for me, they understood, they really listened, I called them in tears and ended up laughing" LSN member 2022.
How can we help?
Please know you are not alone, at least 400,000 men, women and children in the UK live with lymphoedema/chronic oedema. Whether you are newly diagnosed, are concerned that you may be at risk, live with or care for someone with the condition, or are a Health Care Professional interested in Lymphoedema, the LSN is here for you.
With appropriate information and the help and support of a lymphoedema practitioner, there is much that patients can do to help themselves in the management and control of their condition. Indeed, patient education, advice and support is now at the forefront of care, ensuring all patients diagnosed with lymphoedema, become an expert in managing their own condition.
About us
‘The Lymphoedema Support Network is a registered charity and the UK's national patient support organisation for those living with or affected by lymphoedema.’
The Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) takes the lead role in educating and supporting people with this condition by providing a high standard of information that can be trusted and promoting supported self-management. Since its inception in 1991, when there was very little information or help available for patients, the LSN has evolved into an independent and influential charity. Having a unique understanding of the patient experience of lymphoedema allows us to work to raise awareness, campaign at a national and local level for equal access to care, provide patient input to research studies and commission and sponsor GP and other health care professional online education.
For over 30 years the LSN has been there to provide information and support to those living with or affected by lymphoedema/chronic oedema and although we are now an award-winning charity we are proud still to be run by people with lymphoedema, for people with lymphoedema and we firmly believe that lymphoedema matters.
Need to speak to us?
We are available Monday to Friday – 09.30 to 16.30. Call our friendly team on 020 7351 4480
How You Can Get Involved
The LSN receives no statutory or health service funding and is reliant on the generosity of our supporters to be able to continue our work.
Call 020 7351 0990 to donate or Contact Us to get involved
Hold An Event
Why not hold a sponsored walk, cake sale, barn dance, you could even jump out of a plane if you are so inclined! And don’t forget to send us a picture so we can build up our photo wall.
Make a donation
You can support our work by making a regular donation to the LSN via JustGiving or by setting up a standing order. Call our team for further information.
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