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Lymphoedema Clinic London at Tower Bridge Hospital, East London
Therapies

Lymphoedema Clinic

Lymphoedema — persistent swelling, often of an arm or leg — can follow cancer treatment, surgery or occur on its own. With the right assessment and therapy, it can be well controlled. We assess you and deliver a clear management plan.

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Care
Assessment & therapy
Includes
MLD & compression
For
Swelling & heaviness

If your child is seriously unwell — call 999 or take them to A&E. We're a private outpatient service, not an emergency service. The Royal London Hospital (5 minutes' walk) has a paediatric A&E.

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What it helps

Controlling swelling, restoring comfort

Lymphoedema is a build-up of fluid when the lymphatic system is overloaded or damaged. It causes swelling, heaviness and skin changes, and — untreated — can worsen and lead to infections. We help with:

  • Swelling after cancer treatment (e.g. after breast or pelvic surgery / node removal)
  • Swelling after other surgery or injury
  • Primary lymphoedema and chronic limb swelling
  • Skin care and preventing cellulitis (skin infection)

How we help

A complete decongestive approach

We assess the cause and severity (and rule out other causes of swelling such as a clot or heart problem), then build a management plan that may include manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), compression garments or bandaging, skin care and exercises — and, importantly, teaching you to self-manage confidently.

Joined-up, ongoing care

Support that lasts

Lymphoedema is usually long-term, so we focus on control and independence, with reviews to keep you on track. We coordinate with your other teams — including breast and oncology care — and refer promptly if swelling is new or a skin infection needs urgent treatment.

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Safe, joined-up care

GMC-registered clinicians, CQC-registered clinic

You’re seen by GMC-registered clinicians at our CQC-registered Whitechapel clinic. We keep clear, confidential records and, with your consent, share a summary with your NHS GP so your care stays joined up. A chaperone is available for any examination on request, at no charge.

You don’t need to be registered with us, and private care complements — it doesn’t replace — being registered with an NHS GP.

What we don’t do here

  • We are not an emergency service. For anything serious or life-threatening, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent advice any time, NHS 111 is available 24/7.
  • We are an outpatient clinic and do not provide hospital admission or inpatient care.
  • Private care and screening complement, and do not replace, being registered with an NHS GP or national NHS screening programmes.

Fees

Clear, up-front pricing

Consultation and assessment fees are set out on our price list, and any tests or treatments are explained and priced clearly before you go ahead — no surprises. Some services are priced on enquiry; just ask the clinic team.

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Good to know

Common questions

What causes lymphoedema?

It can follow cancer treatment (especially lymph-node removal or radiotherapy), other surgery or injury, or occur on its own (primary lymphoedema). We assess the cause carefully.

Can lymphoedema be cured?

It’s usually a long-term condition, but with the right therapy and self-management it can be very well controlled, reducing swelling and preventing complications.

What is manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)?

A specialised, gentle massage technique that encourages lymph fluid to drain, forming part of a wider treatment plan with compression and skin care.

When should I seek urgent help?

If the skin becomes red, hot and painful (possible cellulitis), or if swelling comes on suddenly — contact us or seek medical care promptly, as these need swift treatment.

Take control of swelling

Book a lymphoedema assessment for a clear, supportive management plan.

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In an emergency, call 999. Tower Bridge Hospital London is not an emergency service. Your nearest A&E is The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road E1 1FR — 5 minutes’ walk from our front door.

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Areas we serve

Lymphoedema Clinic in London & East London — Whitechapel, the City & Canary Wharf

Our Lymphoedema Clinic service at Whitechapel, E1 cares for patients from right across London and East London, the City and the Docklands — including Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Bow, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Bermondsey and the surrounding areas. Same-day and walk-in appointments are available and you do not need a GP referral.

Easy to reach — minutes from the Royal London Hospital and Aldgate East, Whitechapel, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations, and one stop from Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth line.

Looking for lymphoedema clinic near me? If you are searching for a private lymphoedema clinic near me, a doctor, clinic or specialist near me in East London, our Whitechapel practice is on your doorstep — walk-in and same-day appointments, no GP referral, and no long NHS waiting list.

Book a same-day appointment or call 020 7916 0029. See our transparent fees. Open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm. Private clinic on Whitechapel Road, London E1 — serving Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Islington, the City of London and Southwark.

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