Lymphoedema

The Lymphoedema Service will:

  • Provide specialist assessment and treatment for all patients with a diagnosed lymphoedema / chronic oedema related to a cancer diagnosis.
  • Be available to patients aged 18 and over and who are registered to a Barnsley GP practice.
  • Deliver both clinic based and domiciliary interventions with the clinics being held at Apollo Court Medical Centre, 45 High Street, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3RF.

Patients that access the service will receive a comprehensive lymphoedema assessment and be prescribed specialist lymphoedema garments to minimise swelling, reduce secondary complications from the swelling, enhance quality of life and promote self-management. Patients assessed as having complex lymphoedema needs will be offered lymphoedema treatment such as automated and manual lymphatic drainage.     

How/who to refer:

Any queries:

  • The service can be contacted via telephone 01226 644575

At this time the service is only able to accept patients presenting with diagnosed lymphoedema/chronic oedema related to a cancer diagnosis. Please see the referral from for full details

Accessing the service

  • Tel: 01226 644575

Referral guidelines

Referrals can be made to the service via the submission of the referral form and sent to the following email address: barnsleylymph@swyt.nhs.uk 

Who should be referred

Inclusion Criteria

The service accepts patients that:

· reside in a community setting i.e. own home, care home, hospice.

· are registered with a Barnsley ICB registered GP Practice.

· are 18 years or over.

· have a diagnosis of Lymphoedema that is secondary to a cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment.

· that have been reviewed medically to exclude any other medical cause for the swelling.

Exclusion Criteria

The service is unable to accept patients for the following issues:

· patients referred for lymphoedema treatment that is not secondary to a cancer diagnosis will be declined.

· without a confirmed diagnosis or without any evidence of full investigations into swelling having been carried out, as this may compromise patient safety and they will be referred back for information and assurance.

· who are not in a stable phase of their co-morbidities, e.g. uncontrolled heart failure.

Criteria updated May 2024

Key documents

  • Clinical support group
    • Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People
  • Clinical support area
    Cancer
  • Provider
    South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Physical Health
  • Telephone
    01226 644575

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