The benefits of lymphoscintigraphy imaging in assessing patients with suspected lymphoedema will be presented. In addition, other imaging modalities that may be of benefit will also be discussed.

This presentation will offer an insightful overview of the patient perspective, highlighting the aspects that matter most throughout the patient journey. Nicole Faccio-Otero was born with what is now known as WILD syndrome—a genetic mutation causing malformations of the lymphatic and immune systems.

This presentation will highlight the benefits of early use of adjustable compression systems in the management of oedema and wound healing by comparing available systems and exploring their ease of use and application to promote self-management and encourage independence. It will also examine the level of compression delivered by the systems available.

Updated lower limb pathway - presenting the British Lymphology Society Lower Limb Inflammatory Pathway. This document aims to support differential diagnosis in lower limb cellulitis.

Donna was instrumental in developing the stepped approach to compression in heart failure within the Accelerate Health’s Centre for Excellence and Innovation some years ago. More recently she has been part of the expert panel developing the Best Practice Statement in effective compression therapy for peripheral oedema in people with heart failure. Donna will lead sessions on the new British Lymphoedema Society (BLS) resource Managing lymphoedema in the presence of heart failure: making safe treatment decision including use of compression therapy.

This session will report on the diagnosis and management of breast lymphoedema, how it is managed and the impact on women living with this condition. The use of a lymphscanner to assist in monitoring changes in breast lymphoedema is discussed. A short video from one woman, highlights the psychological aspects of breast lymphoedema, as well as the importance of raising awareness amongst patients and clinicians.

What a difference increasing awareness makes. Kate's mum had a life and death complicated by years of undiagnosed lipoedema & lyphoedema, with everything ascribed to obesity. Kate's disagnosis & involvement in lipoedema advocacy has given her a totally different experience. Kate will contrast her experiences and those of her mother and talk about determining what living your best life with lipoedema can look like, and the difference accurate diagnosis makes on personal perceptions of control.