PROGRAMME

Session titles and timings are provisional and subject to change
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Registration, refreshments and exhibition viewing
Registration
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Welcome and introduction by Chair
Opening
Speaker
Kate Forster
Board Member Lipoedema UK & Lipedema World Alliance
Lipoedema UK
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Differential Diagnosis and Investigation of swollen legs by Keynote speaker
Presentation
Speaker
Bernard Ho
Consultant Dermatologist and Lymphoedema Specialist
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London
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Lymphoedema clinical definitions and assessment guide (5S): Supporting a thorough clinical assessment of lymphoedema using a lymphoedema assessment
Presentation
Speaker
Lorraine Brown
Co-Chair of the British Lymphology Society and Clinical Lead for Lymphoedema and Tissue Viability
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
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A pilot evaluation on the Use of the Haddenham (HHC) Lymphflow Go Pneumatic Compression Device (PCD) in Oedema related to Lymphoedema and Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Presentation

The purpose of this session is to discuss outcomes from a pilot evaluation which was conducted to assess the safety, efficacy, portability, and usability of the Haddenham Lymphflow Go pneumatic compression device (PCD) in patients with lymphoedema and chronic venous insufficiency. The study also assessed whether this device could serve as a practical adjunct to self-care, potentially reducing clinic visits.

Speaker
Karen Cooper
Lymphoedema Practitioner & Sports Injury Management
MLD.UK. CNHC. FHT. MIFPA. BLS. MACH.RT

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Refreshments and exhibition viewing
Break
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Managed Self Care: Can Patients really use the products that you leave with them when you are not there?
Presentation
Speaker
Stephen Shaftoe
National Sales Manager
Juzo

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Implementing new Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT) treatment protocols for greater success
Speaker
Jane Wigg
Director and Founder
The Lymphoedema Training Academy (LTA)
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Sponsored session
Presentation

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Lunch and exhibition viewing
Break
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Lymphoedema management in primary care: What every healthcare professional should know
Presentation
Speaker
Rebecca Elwell
Director of National Clinical Services
Accelerate Health CIC
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Utilising the STRIDE algorithm in managing lymphoedema of the breast: Clinical outcomes using Comfiwave breast band
Presentation

This session will discuss the use of the STRIDE algorithm in the management of breast lymphoedema following breast cancer treatment. This case series demonstrates positive outcomes including reduced burden on patients and specialist services whilst highlighting how Comfiwave differs to traditional compression products in relation to tissue softening and mobilization of the tissues

Speaker
Dr Suzie Ehmann, DPT, PhD, CWS, CLT-LANA, CLWT
Clinical Specialist
Haddenham

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Refreshments and exhibition viewing
Break
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You're Not Alone: How Social Media and Online Groups Support Men’s Wellbeing
Presentation
Speakers
Matt Hazledine
Founder and Managing Director/ Author
Lymphoedema United
Garry Cooper
National Research and Innovation Lymphoedema Specialist
Lymphoedema Wales
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Lipoedema UK Patient Voice: encouraging your patients to be speakers, leaders and advocates for others living well with lipoedema and lymphatic conditions
Presentation
Speaker
Kate Forster
Board Member Lipoedema UK & Lipedema World Alliance
Lipoedema UK