Carried out by our team of specialist nurses

Hospice at Home West Cumbria has a long-established specialist lymphoedema service which provides assessments, delivers appropriate treatments and supports and advises palliative and non-palliative patients, their families and carers. We are the only providers of specialist adult lymphoedema services in West Cumbria. Comprehensive assessments are carried out by our highly experienced team of nurses and tailored treatment packages are offered according to the needs of the patient to promote self-management.

The lymphoedema service, provided by Hospice at Home West Cumbria, provides treatments for both cancer, and non-cancer related oedemas.

This could include:

  • compression garments

  • skin care guidance

  • advice and support on choosing a healthy lifestyle

  • the use of specialist technology to provide targeted treatment.

Where is the care provided?

Lymphoedema clinics are held in West Cumberland Hospital, Cockermouth Community Hospital and our Therapy and Information Centre at 10 Finkle Street, Workington. Home visits can be arranged when necessary for housebound and/or palliative patients. We also see patients in residential homes, and the acute hospital if required.

  • I would like to say that the advice and help I have received from the Lymphoedema nurses has been second to none, they are brilliant, kind and most helpful. They treat me with respect and as if I am a member of their family, so thank you most sincerely to you all. They make me so at ease with myself.

  • Thank you for allowing me to spend the day with you while I was with the community nursing team. I learnt a lot from you and what the lymphedema team do for patients. You made sure that there was always time for me to ask any questions that I may have, and ensured that I understood what had happened on each patient appointment. You showed kindness and respect to each patient ensure that they were happy that I was present during the appointment. I am grateful for the time you gave me and showed me how important it is to ensure that patients have the best advice. The knowledge I gained from our spoke day will help me greatly on future placements and in my career once I am fully qualified. Your ambition to ensure that they have the best advice and equipment is admirable.

How do I access the service?

Referrals to our lymphoedema service can be made through:

  • GP

  • Clinical Nurse Specialists in Palliative Care

  • Community Nurses

  • Any other healthcare professional involved in your care.

When a patient is referred to lymphoedema services there is an initial assessment undertaken which will identify appropriate treatment options.

What is the cost?

Our lymphoedema services are provided free of charge to the patient, however we do rely on donations to ensure our services can continue. If you are able to make a donation it will help us to provide care for others. Items required via prescription may involve a prescription charge.

To find out more about donating to Hospice at Home West Cumbria, visit our Donate page.

How can I get in touch?

If you would like any further advice about this service please call 01900 705200, or use our contact form.

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For home nursing, support at home, lymphoedema, family and bereavement services and complementary therapy enquiries, please call the clinical team direct on 01900 705200.

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