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Had an appointment with Mel today at the Lymphoedema clinic at st Joseph’s hospice and Mel was kind very informative gave me lots of good advice and encouragement I left feeling relieved, heard and that she was putting into place lots for me to recover going forward, would really recommend the service and especially Mel who really put my mind at ease that with the support I can really maintain and keep control of my condition, I look forward to seeing Mel in another 6 months and hopefully she will be please with my progress

All staff were most lovely here and helpful. Thank you for listening and taking the time to understand my heath condition. Mel was fantastic A*

I really appreciate the great service you offered in the community .One day shadowing with lymphoedema nurses such a warm environment that embodies the core values of safe space. Grateful to work with your team today and thank you for the patients who allowed me to join in the assessment and review. I learned a lot and i will ensure i will share the courses you’ve shared and learnt today.

The entire team is wonderful! Codi (I hope I’m correct with the spelling) you are a star! I appreciate you all. Tremendous thanks!

I wasn’t that keen on having a foot check and nearly skipped it. After a really bad bout of gout last year though, and coming up to 64, I realised I needed to take better care of my feet.
The team at Accelerate Footchecks were friendly and put me at ease straight away. Natalie was very gentle and thorough, and everything was explained clearly so it all felt relaxed. I walked out feeling noticeably more comfortable and reassured. Glad I went and I’d recommend it to anyone who’s been putting it off like I was.
Thanks to Natalie and the team for making it such a positive experience. I will be back!

I was given excellent care and advice. I was given a thorough assessment and recommended podiatry footwear, plus provided with comfortable insoles which are helping. The podiatry care is excellent and I would highly recommend to others. Fran is amazing

The appointment is very focused and corresponds to the patient and their life, as well as the medical condition. Twice I have seen Stephanie....all nurses are excellent
I also appreciate the supply of compression stockings and easy wrap

Julie at st Joseph’s was very thorough and explained everything in detail and was very pleasant thankyou

Was seen by a lady called Stephanie she was amazing took her time to talk to me Stephanie listened about my concerns and gave very good advice..
Thank you Stephanie

​"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the entire team at Accelerate in Hackney. Dealing with Lymphedema can be overwhelming, but their specialized knowledge and 'accelerated' treatment approach have made a measurable difference in my quality of life. The clinicians are incredibly thorough with their measurements and CDT (Complete Decongestive Therapy). For the first time, I feel like I have a clear roadmap for managing my condition rather than just reacting to it. Truly, this is a center of excellence.
​Before I found Accelerate, I felt completely paralyzed. My legs were constantly hurting and bleeding; my wife had to put plasters on them every two hours. It was exhausting and frustrating, and I had almost given up hope. Thankfully, my GP referred me to this clinic, and it was like a miracle.
​Once they started the treatment, everything changed hugely. First, my wounds healed, then the swelling went down. When I finally put my compression stockings on, it felt like a new day and a new life. My legs are back to normal! Now, when my wife and I see someone on the street suffering like I was, we stop and show them my 'before' pictures. We tell them, 'You must go to this place or ask your GP to refer you so you can walk again.' It is a shame that so many people haven't heard of this 'paradise.'
​I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please keep doing what you do. You have no idea how much of a blessing you are or how your work brings back life and mobility to people like me. God bless you all."

You are fantastic. Thank you.

I cannot thank everyone that has helped my mother with her legs, enough. When she arrived at this clinic she was in a bad way with open wounds and infections on her legs due to her lympedema. My mother was scared, stubborn & saw no future where she be comfortable. I can honestly say this clinics changed her life. My mum met a lovely lady called kaye, who stuck through the hardest of times at her appointments, and gave my mum the care she needed. My mum, Annmarie white is now after months of her hard work, infection and open sores free. We know that this may happen again, but this time she isn’t scared, instead she has found a light that was lost for ages and we owe it all to kaye. Thank you to the other members of the team that helped my mother along the way, including Nico, Gabrielle & Jane. A further huge huge thank you to the reception ladies that always welcomed her with ease. You don’t know how much that means to a 69 year old scared lady, and her only daughter, Tara. God bless you all.

Iam genuinely so thankful the nurse i saw at this clinic on 16th March 26. Friendly and kind.
Thank you much.

These guys are amazing, after 30 years of battling with GP who have no experience of lympodema or lipeodema they gave me hope. After my first appointment, I was confirmed as having Lipeodema, lymphodema and hypermobile. They did not realise what a relief it was to here "oh yes your legs and arms are very advanced" when all I have heard is lose weight .. even when I didn't need to lose weight that was there words. All I can say is Thankyou and Thankyou again. Fantastic friendly team who explain everything so well. 😇🙏

Well as a person who had been recently in and out of hospital, clinics etc this was the first time I felt that I have been talking to professionals people who know about my health issues and who took time to go through my health situation and here I refer to Kay and Julie.

They not only health except but angels

Since the first moment I was called in to the last minute I felt happy relaxed and at peace

It's a shame that Accelerate are not part of the NHS though they do work with the NHS

Anna was so professional, thorough and helpful. The whole experience was so positive and I felt very valued as a patient. I wasn’t rushed, Anna answered any questions I had and put me at ease as soon as I walked through the door. I felt heard and seen for the first time ever regarding my lipoedema. I can’t wait to start wearing the compression garments and I have high hopes that they will help. I honestly cannot thank Anna enough. I wish more healthcare professionals were like this!!!

I was very impressed by the way I was treated at Accelerate today. I was listened to and my lymphodema taken seriously- it has been 5 years since my treatment and this is the first time I have seen an NHS consultant We covered a lot of ground including correct compression garments to wear, self massaging to reduce build up of lymph fluid and an explanation of my particular condition. I feel confident that I’m in good hands and now have a chance of controlling this condition to prevent a build up of future problems.

Had my first appointment for Lymphodema today after a referral from my local hospital, it was with Anna and a team member. Honestly it was the most professional, knowledgeable and kindest appointment i have ever had and i have been to a tonne of appointments! Thank you so much Anna & your team for the most amazing service received.

My experience at the lymphoedema clinic was very useful. The two professionals I saw, Mel and Natalie, treated me with respect and compassion. Their exploration of my condition was thorough and sensitive, and the treatments they proposed were helpful. All in all I felt listen to and cared for by the staff.

The clinician who treated me at Accelerate (Julie) in Hackney was highly professional, caring, very well-informed and very respectful in her treatment of my lymphoedema and her explanation of how to treat and care for my condition. I came here very nervous and she completely put me at ease.She had a really clear way of explaining and answered my questions with knowledge and care.i felt very well supported,
Thank you so very much!