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Service Name:
Exeter Lymphoedema Service
Directorate:
Cancer Services
Specialty:
Lymphoedema
General description of what the service does:
Assesses, treats and supports patients with the management of primary and secondary lymphoedema
What is Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is a tissue swelling caused by a build up of lymph, which is a normal body fluid, usually in the arms or legs, but sometimes in other parts of the body. Normally the lymphatic network of fine tubes drains lymph and returns it to the bloodstream but when the system is not working properly, lymphoedema can occur.
Where are you located:
RD&E Heavitree Hospital level 1
Treatments and procedures done:
Compression treatments with garments and/or multi- layer lymphoedema bandaging, skin care and exercise.
Medical conditions treated:
Primary and secondary lymphoedema
Wards you work with:
We run an out patient service
Contact phone numbers:
01392 405655 for the lymphoedema office.
Contact email addresses:
Brief description of what staff makes up your team:
2 specialist nurses, with support from Consultant dermatologist (for one morning clinic each fortnight), our secretary is Nicola Brooks.
List of consultant names:
Nurse led clinic run by Alison Authers and Jayne Fahy with consultant support by Dr Carolyn Charman
Opening times:
Daily out patients clinics ( no cover for nurses holidays, study leave etc.) 08:30 – 17:00
List of any charity partners:
Macmillan Cancer support
Details of patient user / support groups:
The local support group meets twice a year
Directorate Manager:
Gail Marsden
Clinical Director:
Tina Grose, Lead Cancer Nurse
Service Manager:
Alison Authers
