Dr Bernard Ho is a Consultant Dermatologist and Lymphoedema Specialist at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London. He is the co-lead for the lymphoedema service at St George’s hospital. A passionate advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, Dr Ho chairs the British Association of Dermatologists’ Skin Diversity Subcommittee and is the Chair of the LGBTQ+ Staff Network at St George’s. He is a recipient of scholarships and prizes from World Congress of Dermatology, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, British Association of Dermatologists, and the Royal Society of Medicine. His leadership roles include Senior Honorary Secretary of the Royal Society of Medicine Dermatology Section and Co-Secretary for Psychodermatology UK.

Suzie Ehmann, PT, DPT, PhD, CWS, CLWT, CLT-LANA, is a Clinical Specialist with Haddenham Healthcare in the United States. She recently transitioned from her role at McLeod Seacoast, where she led the Edema Management Program. For over 20 years, Dr. Ehmann has focused on the evaluation and treatment of lymphatic disorders and chronic wounds, with a special interest in compression science and its impact on functional ability and quality of life. She earned her PhD studying The Biophysical Effects of an Alternating Compression Profile and has presented at prominent national and international lymphatic and wound conferences. Dr. Ehmann also contributed to the development of the STRIDE Compression Selection Algorithm, which integrates compression science with individualized patient care to optimize outcomes. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America and a Certified Wound Specialist through the American Board of Wound Management. In addition, she has authored multiple articles published in peer-reviewed journals

Garry Cooper is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in lymphoedema and a Queen’s Nurse, recognised by the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing for his outstanding contributions to primary care. He holds a PhD exploring the experiences of men living with non-cancer-related lymphoedema, with a focus on self-management, identity and support needs. Garry brings a rich background spanning clinical practice, higher education and research. As a former Associate Dean at the University of Central Lancashire, he led the School of Nursing and Midwifery’s continuing professional development and postgraduate education portfolio, as well as quality assurance initiatives. He currently serves as Research and Innovation Specialist with the Lymphoedema Wales Clinical Network, where he leads service evaluation and research projects on topics including lipalgia (lipoedema) and patient experience. Garry also sits on the Scientific Committee of the British Lymphology Society, contributing to national work to advance evidence-based, high-quality lymphoedema care.

Jane Wigg is a multi-award winning nurse consultant, who has been working in the field of lymphatics for over 25 years. She is an innovator, publisher, author and educator of lymphology. Jane provides clinical services in the UK through Near Infrared Lymphofluoroscopy imaging clinics operated by LymphVision. She is also the Director and founder of the Lymphoedema Training Academy, which offers full certification in lym

Kate brings over 14 years of experience as a Charity Director and Trustee, combined with a professional background in Human Resources and business operations, primarily within medical devices and pharmaceutical research. She is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. In addition to her other Board roles, Kate has been a Trustee at Lipoedema UK since 2016 and was a founding member of the Lipedema World Alliance in 2022. Kate is also a qualified aqua exercise instructor, with training in a variety of techniques, including group classes, aqua stretch, aqua kriya yoga and aqua pilates. Passionate about using her governance and business leadership skills, Kate works to raise awareness of lipoedema and collaborates with healthcare professionals and researchers in the field. She firmly believes that this collaboration is key to delivering improved outcomes, under the motto ‘Working Together We Can Make A Change’ or #TogetherWeCanBeatLipoedema.

Co-Chair of the British Lymphology Society and Clinical Lead for Lymphoedema and Tissue Viability, Royal Surrey Foundation Trust -Lorraine is the Co-Chair of the British Lymphology Society (BLS), a voluntary Trustee role for the charity. She joined the BLS as a Trustee in 2018. In addition to her work with the society, Lorraine works in the NHS as the Clinical Lead for Lymphoedema and Tissue Viability community services at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust.

Following a severe episode of cellulitis in June 2011, Matt Hazledine was diagnosed with lymphoedema in his left leg. Since then, Matt has explored nearly every available product, therapy, and surgery to manage the condition. Drawing on his extensive experience, Matt launched LymphoedemaUnited.com in 2021—a one-stop, patient-focused website. He also authored How to Live Better with Lymphoedema – Meet the Experts, a book that combines his personal challenges and solutions with trusted insights from over 20 lymphoedema specialists. Matt organises an annual charity golf day for golfers affected by lymphoedema, bringing people together from across the country while raising funds for the cause. His latest initiative, ‘Unite the Lymphoedema Community’, involves organising regional meet-ups to help people connect, share experiences, and form supportive local friendship groups. You can follow Matt on social media @LymphUnited and watch interviews and expert discussions on the LymphUnited YouTube Channel.

Beccy has over 25 years’ experience of working as an ANP in Lymphoedema and is a proud trustee of the BLS. She has recently joined Accelerate having previously been working in an acute NHS Trust for over 20 years. Beccy has particular interests in Primary Lymphoedema and paediatrics. Cellulitis/Lower limb inflammation, lipoedema and lymphoedema secondary to cancer. Her breadth of managing people living with lymphoedema however extends to all types of swelling from any cause. Rebecca has managed the most complex cases and truly understands the devastating impact of living with lymphoedema. She is a regular presenter in both national and international conferences and is on the editorial board for the Journal of Lymphoedema and the British Journal of Community Nursing’s Chronic Oedema supplement.

Stephen Shaftoe National Sales Manager, Juzo

Stephen is passionate about making compression therapy easier and more accessible for everyone — patients, clinicians and healthcare services alike. With more than a decade in the medical device industry, he’s seen the transformative difference that right compression can make. A central part of his role is promoting patient self-care and supporting education through the Juzo team, ensuring both patients and clinicians feel empowered with the right products, knowledge and confidence to achieve the best outcomes. Ultimately, his focus is on improving comfort, independence and quality of life for those we serve.