Mary Warrilow - Lipoedema and Lymphoedema clinic - Lymphtherapy

06/08/2025

🔬 An international research study exploring the experiences of Lipoedema before and during pregnancy, and in the first year after birth, is calling on participants to share their experiences.

The study, conducted by Joanna Dudek, PhD, from SWPS University in Warsaw, Johanna Falck, PhD, and Professor Jan Martensson from Jönköping University in Sweden, aims to better understand the physical, emotional, and social experiences of women with Lipoedema during pregnancy.

You are invited to participate if:
- You are 18 years or older, and
- You have had Lipoedema before pregnancy, during pregnancy, or in the first year after childbirth, and
- You have already given birth (the study is not for those who are currently pregnant).

There is no formal Lipoedema diagnosis required to take part.

If you fit this criteria yourself, or know of anyone who does and may be interested in sharing their experiences, please head to Lipoedema UK website below:

https://lipoedema.co.uk/take-part-in-a-new-international-research-study-on-lipedema-and-pregnancy/

22/02/2025

As highlighted in a recent BBC Article, Lipoedema patients continue to face significant challenges in accessing diagnosis and treatment.

Conservative and surgical treatments exist for lipoedema and should be accessible to everyone, but frustratingly this is not the case in the UK.

At Lipoedema UK, we are campaigning for improved NHS services for the diagnosis and management of Lipoedema.

Our team regularly engage with NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), local commissioning groups, nurses, GPs, and government officials to highlight the need for change.

We are leading several initiatives to improve awareness and educate healthcare professionals, supporting hundreds of women with the condition via our website resource and online community.

Join us in making a difference - donate or get involved today.

Concerned you might have lipoedema? Visit our website for the latest research and resources for you and your healthcare professional.

https://lipoedema.co.uk/

12/11/2024

Could you help us qualify for an amazing contribution for our Charity?

The Benefact group are giving away £120,000 in December - "12 Days of Giving is our festive final phase of Movement for Good 2024. In December, we’ll be giving 120 charities £1,000 each over 12 days."

The first draw takes place on December 5th and the last on December 20th with 10 charities drawn every week day.

Nominations are open until 23:59 on December 19th 2024.

IIf you haven’t nominated yet, getting a cause close to your heart (Lipoedema UK !) in the running is just a few clicks away.

It’s one nomination per charity per person, so if you have more than one favourite cause, why not try putting them on our map with a nomination?

Nominate a charity for £1,000

https://movementforgood.com/?utm_source=Email-giving&utm_campaign=12days24-launch&cmp=1&utm_medium=HTMLEmail

23/10/2024

Delighted to be able to raise a bit more awareness on via the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) magazine - Let’s hope it helps with Nurses and other HCP recognising and helping with this condition that affects so many women. https://www.rcn.org.uk/magazines/Clinical/2024/Oct/The-lowdown-on-lipoedema.

21/10/2024

21/10/2024

09/10/2024

Great few days at Lymphology Society ….catching up on all things . Plus
Raising awareness

14/09/2024

Lipoedema is a health condition, which presents with an abnormal distribution of adipose tissue affecting the legs and hips, the upper body remains slimmer and out of proportion. Sometimes the arms can also be affected.
The condition predominately affects women and usually presents at puberty or following other hormonal changes such as pregnancy. Heaviness and pain in the legs and fatigue are other symptoms. Lipoedema can affect an individual psychologically as well as physically. Lipoedema can sometimes be overlooked and mis-diagnosed as obesity or Lymphoededma. This abnormal buildup of adipose tissue is not that respondent to normal weight management programmes.
Getting an assessment and diagnosis is vital in order to start managing the condition. Please get in touch with your GP if you are struggling

16/03/2024

Have you thought about joining Lipoedema UK? …. Take a look 👀 Lipoedema UK