Who we are? What we do?
The Lothian Primary Care Lymphoedema Service (LPCLS) is a specialist service targeting the management of patients with primary/secondary Lymphoedema/chronic oedema.
This is primarily an outpatient service.
Where are we based?
We run 5 clinics across Lothian. The hub clinic is based at:
Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre
30 Harvester Way
Edinburgh
EH14 3JF
Tel: 453 9362
There are also clinics held at Leith Community Treatment Centre, Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Midlothian Community Hospital, East Lothian Community Hospital.
How to Access?
You must be referred to the service by a health care professional, such as you GP, district nurse, physiotherapist, or hospital consultant. On receipt of referral, a letter will be sent out inviting you to phone in and make an appointment.
How long will you wait?
Waiting time for your first appointment is approximately 6 weeks.
Your first appointment, what to expect?
- This will last approximately 1 hour and involves questions about your condition
- We will need to examine your swollen area. You may want to bring shorts if you are having your legs examined
- You will then be given advice and treatment on the management of your swelling
- Please bring a list of any medication you are taking
What resources are there to support my health condition?
In the meantime, you may find useful information in the Resources to Support your Condition section.
Below are some links that you may find of particular interest:
