Our Lymphoedema Clinics
We offer free, specialist lymphoedema care and tailored treatment plans to improve your health and comfort.
Clinic locations and times
The main clinic is at The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract. We also have an additional outreach clinic one day a week at the Rosewood Centre in Dewsbury. Appointments are available every weekday, including an evening session on the first Wednesday of each month.
We currently support over 790 people with Lymphoedema and you can be one
We provide a range of support to help people self-manage their condition, including the provision of garments which help with swelling, skin care, infection prevention advice, exercise advice, massage to help with the fluid build-up and weight management tips.
790
people with Lymphoedema supported in the Wakefield area
2,200
Lymphoedema appointments made
1,100
free garments issued
What is Lymphoedema?
Lymphoedema is a condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissues. It can be genetic or a result of injury, trauma, infection and treatment of cancer. It can affect any part of the body, but usually develops in the arms or legs. People might see swelling in the limbs or other body parts, feel difficulty to fit into clothes, shoes; and jewellery can feel tight. The condition can get worse and must be treated. With our treatment and advice, the symptoms can be managed effectively.
Referrals and next steps
Patients must be referred to the clinic by their GP or consultant. Those referred will be invited to an assessment appointment lasting about two hours, which includes a thorough consultation.
After this, we will arrange a course of treatment or appointments to best help you.
What our Lymphoedema patients say
