Table 4

Lymphoedema appointments by reason for referral

Reason for referralNo of attendances% of activity
Lymphoedema11 63389.7
Pain and symptom control5814.5
Patient care2051.6
Complementary therapy1711.3
Day hospice1150.9
Non-cancer diagnosis790.6
Focus on living750.6
End of life care360.3
Carer support270.2
CBT220.2
Cancer of breast160.1
Other reported reason*0.04
Total12 965100
  • CBT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.