The Lymphoedema Service is run by a team of nursing staff with specialist training in the management of Lymphoedema Clinics are held at the Hospice and community appointments may also be available.

If you are a Healthcare Professional, you can refer a patient via their Referral Form or by calling their clinic on 01753 848925.

Referral Agents:

• General Practitioner
• Hospital Specialist
• Other Health Profession

Treatment Availability:

Inpatient, Outpatient, Patients Home

Service Categories:

Palliative, Primary, Secondary To Cancer, Secondary To Other Causes

Treatment Offered:

• Compression Garments
• Exercise
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
• Deep Oscillation is electrostatic lymphatic drainage, applied through gloved hands with or without MLD.  It permeates an 8 cm depth, through all tissue layers, reducing swelling and gentle addressing any fibrotic tissue. It is pleasant and relaxing to receive.
• Deep Oscillation may also be used to reduce pain and to help improve range of movement, promoting a feeling of general wellbeing.
• Multi Layer Bandaging

Other Treatments:

• Pneumatic Compression
• Simple Lymphatic Drainage
• Skin Care

Further information can be found in the Thames Hospice Lymphoedema leaflet.

Training Completed and Reviewed Every 2 Years

Memberships

About Thames Hospice

How did you hear about DEEP OSCILLATION®? What prompted you to buy?

Thames Valley Network wished to broaden Lymphoedema therapy options