SWYFT Lymphoedema service

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 CCG 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:

  • 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 

Any queries:

  • The service can be contacted via telephone 01226 645180

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 645180

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

At this time the service is only able to accept patients presenting with diagnosed lymphoedema/chronic oedema related to a cancer diagnosis.

Key documents

  • Clinical support group
    Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People
  • Clinical support area
    Cancer
  • Service type
  • Condition or indicators
  • Provider
    South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • Fax number
  • Email address
  • Website
  • Clinical support by body system
  • Link
  • Bypass detail page
    No
  • Bypass detail page and

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