I have specialised in the management of lymphoedema since 2002 when I completed my accredited training at the Foeldi clinic in Germany. I took up the post of clinical lead for the Belfast Trust in 2011, job-sharing with Gillian McCollum. Together we aim to lead and develop the service using best available evidence based practice to provide effective treatment for our patients. We also want to support and empower our patients to self manage this long term condition in order to maximise quality of life. Working as part of the network provides invaluable resources and shared learning.