Fiona wins bronze award at the British Journal of Nursing Awards

I feel slightly embarrassed by the award, but it's nice to get the recognition for our lymphoedema work and, if anything, it highlights how important our services are. I love my job and making a difference to people who might have been searching for treatments over a long time to help them manage their condition. It's an under-staffed and under-resourced service in this country. More people than you think suffer from lymphoedema, which can lead to other problems like wounds, infections and sepsis. “People with cancer can experience lymphoedema, but it can also be congenital or occur due to other conditions such as vascular problems and cellulitis. It limits what people can do in their life. One lady I treated recently had swollen ankles and couldn't get her shoes back on after not going outdoors for two years in the pandemic. After three weeks of treatment, she was able to send us a photo of her at her local restaurant. People are grateful there's a service out there which helps them get a better quality of life. Fiona Sanderson