<p>Lymphoedema can have a profound effect on children’s development during their formative years. The implications of having a young child or teenager with lymphoedema can also have a major impact on family life. This paper examines the requirements that have been set out in national guidance for the treatment of childhood lymphoedema and how they can be integrated into the provision of children’s services. The author proposes that children’s services are offered through a network of regional centres sharing the same standards in terms of access to professionals and child-centred facilities.</p>
