3rd March 2026 – 12 pm GMT
Cellulitis in Lymphoedema: Lessons from the Lymphoedema Wales Clinical Network – The Journey, Progress, and Future Directions
This MOH Talk will explore how cellulitis management in lymphedema has evolved in Wales through the work of the Lymphedema Wales Clinical Network.
The session will trace the journey from early policy development to national implementation. It will focus on challenges faced, solutions tested, and outcomes achieved. You will see how structured collaboration, education, and prevention strategies changed practice and improved patient care.
Cellulitis remains a major cause of morbidity, hospital admission, and antibiotic use in people with lymphedema. Practice often varies. Pathways remain fragmented. The LWCN experience shows how this can change.
This webinar will share real-world learning supported by service data and evaluation. It will also highlight how this model can be adapted beyond Wales.
Agenda topics
- The impact of cellulitis in lymphedema and the Welsh approach
- Building national, evidence-informed pathways from fragmented care
- What worked, key lessons, and patient outcomes
- Barriers, stewardship, and prevention of recurrence
- Education, sustainability, and future application in other settings
This session is designed for healthcare professionals, service leads, commissioners, and educators involved in lymphedema, wound care, infection management, and chronic condition pathways.
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Speakers
Linda Jenkins
A physiotherapist, MCSP BSc (Hons) NMP, who has worked across health boards in Wales since qualifying in 1994. Most recently she has worked for Lymphedema Wales Clinical Network, initially as part of the very successful “On the Ground” programme working with district nurses. In 2018 she became the Clinical lead for Aneurin Bevan Lymphedema Service and since January 2020 she has been the Lead within the National Cellulitis Improvement Programme for Wales working as a non-medical prescriber offering advice and support to patients across Wales who have been diagnosed with Cellulitis.
Dave Graham-Woollard
An Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, with over 30 years’ experience in the NHS, Private Practice, Sports and University Medical / Physiotherapy Education and MCSP, MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip Sports Phys, NMP. He joined Lymphedema Wales Clinical Network as a National Cellulitis Lead in 2020 and is heavily involved in service development, innovation and education for cellulitis and lymphedema as well as front line clinical delivery as a non-medical prescriber in clinics throughout Wales supporting patients diagnosed with cellulitis.
Moderators
Dr. Garry Cooper
National Research and Innovation Lymphedema Specialist
A Clinical Nurse Specialist in lymphedema and an award-winning Queen’s Nurse, recognised by the Queen’s Nursing Institute for his outstanding contributions to primary care. He holds a PhD exploring the experiences of men with non-cancer-related lymphedema, with a focus on self-management, identity, and support needs.
Garry has an extensive background in clinical practice, higher education, and research. As former Associate Dean at the University of Central Lancashire, he led the School of Nursing and Midwifery’s CPD and postgraduate education, alongside quality assurance initiatives.
He currently works as a Research and Innovation Specialist with the Lymphedema Wales Clinical Network, where he leads service evaluation and research projects on topics including lipalgia (lipoedema), and patient experience. Garry is also an active member of the British Lymphology Society’s Scientific Committee, contributing to national efforts to promote evidence-based, high-quality lymphedema care.
Katy Stevens
Clinical Advisor at SIGVARIS GROUP Britain