Spotlight on Lymphoedema Wales Clinical Network: Engaging, Teaching, and Empowering
We are so happy to showcase the Lymphoedema Wales Clinical Network's amazing social media presence during Lymphoedema Awareness Week. They are a dedicated "go-to hub for lymphoedema care and education" on all of their platforms, offering a perfect mix of expert advice, service updates, and real-life stories.
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If you haven't seen their content yet, here's a taste of what makes their social media channels so great:
Q&As with Experts That Are Interactive
The highly interactive #Questionoftheweek series, in which clinical experts answer questions sent in by followers, is one of their best features. In recent episodes, Clinical Director Dr Melanie Thomas shows how to perform hand exercises to help with swollen fingers and wedding rings, and Dr Cheryl Pike explains how often compression should be changed.
Useful Guides and Help for Patients
Their feeds are full of useful tips that will help you take care of yourself and make it less scary. They give patients clear, visual tools, such as a simple 5-slide guide on what to expect when they visit the Lymphoedema Service. They also share important health news, such as that patients who have had cellulitis and received antibiotics previously can self-refer to the NHS Wales Cellulitis Service to help prevent future infections.
Heartwarming Highlights of CYP Care and Team
In addition to giving medical advice, they tell great stories about how they care for their patients. A recent highlight was when their Children and Young People (CYP) Lymphoedema Specialist visited SEN schools to check on kids in places they were already familiar with and comfortable in. For example, they measured a patient for custom-fit compression socks right in a soft-play ball pit. They also use their platform to honour their hard-working staff. For example, they recently announced that Dr. Garry Cooper was one of the finalists for the 2026 Lymphoedema/Lipoedema Nurse of the Year award.
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Their YouTube channel (@lymphoedemawales) is a treasure trove of long-form educational videos for people who want to learn more, including a full 35-minute Q&A on self-care tips with Dr Melanie Thomas and Karen Morgan BEM, or they can watch their daily recap videos from the 2025 ILF Conference in Canada to learn about the global industry.
Whether you are a patient trying to figure out your own care or a healthcare worker trying to learn more, follow their pages today to stay in touch, get news, and get help!
