Information for patients

Managing your condition

For more information about managing your condition, please download our leaflets on Intensive Lymphoedema Treatment and compression garments.

Lymphoedema reception contact number

If you have any queries or concerns, please ring 0191 246 9050 and leave a message including your contact details.  A member of our care team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Northern Lymphoedema Support Group

The Northern Lymphoedema Support Network is a friendly and welcoming group for people living with Lymphoedema, as well as those who support them. The group meets three times a year at St Oswald’s Hospice, offering a chance to share experiences, access support and information, hear from guest speakers, and ask questions to members of the Hospice’s Lymphoedema Team. 

If you’d like to come along, please contact Julie (group member) on 07935 587989. You’re very welcome to bring a partner or friend, and to share this with anyone else who may benefit from joining the group. 

Patient Newsletter

We produce ‘Lymph-Notes’ – a news sheet specifically for our lymphoedema patients.

If you would like to receive the news sheet by email please contact patientfeedback@stoswaldsuk.org

Living Well with Lymphoedema

Would you like to live well with lymphoedema? Then join us for “Living Well with Lymphoedema” – a two-week course held every Monday throughout the year. Led by a Lymphoedema Practitioner, these sessions offer practical self-care tips and advice to help you manage your condition with confidence. You’re welcome to bring a friend or family member along so they can learn how to support you too. Book now by calling 0191 246 9050.

Please note: You’ll need to have an assessment with our Lymphoedema Service before attending the course.