Registration for these events are now closed.
If you wish to express interest in future 2027 events, please use the form below.
Registration for these events are now closed.
If you wish to express interest in future 2027 events, please use the form below.
This free, one‑day educational study day is designed for Health Care Professionals who are non‑lymphoedema specialists or new to a role in lymphoedema.
New for 2026, the British Lymphology Society is offering this programme at two locations, Bristol and Chester, following its successful single‑venue launch last year.
The content is identical at both venues, so please select the location that is most convenient for you.
Lymphoedema Basics: Key differences and causes, including primary, secondary, and drug-induced oedema.
Cellulitis & Inflammation: How to recognise and manage these conditions when they overlap with lymphoedema.
Assessment & Examination Skills: How to assess lymphoedema, use the 5 S score, and take accurate limb measurements.
Treatment Overview: Practical approaches to patient-centred care, self-care strategies, and weight management.
Skin Care & Exercise: Tips for preventing complications and introducing movement strategies for better outcomes.
Health Care Professionals who:
Have no prior lymphoedema training e.g. GP's, District Nurses, Community Nurses, Pharmacists, Tissue Viability Nurses, Allied Health Care Professionals (AHP's)
Are new to a role in lymphoedema
May come into contact with those at risk of developing lymphoedema e.g. Oncologists, GP’s, Cancer Site Specific Nurse Specialists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Community Nurses, District Nurses, and Podiatrists
Have a special interest in learning more about lymphoedema
Learn from experts within the field of lymphoedema
Network with peers
Certificate of attendance
Gain knowledge that you can take away and share with your teams
Meet the BLS Industry Partners - Providers of lymphoedema products and services