Lipoedema UK Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-10-16 18:30 - 19:15 UTC | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/lipoedema-uk-annual-general-meeting-2025/
We welcome all members of Lipoedema UK to join us online for our AGM

Members Open Clinic
2025-10-30 18:30 - 19:15 | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/members-open-clinic-11/
Monthly ‘Nurse and Clinical Specialist’ sessions for you to ask questions in a safe environment. Please note all our Open Clinics are live on the night and to maintain members privacy are not recorded.

Lipedema World Congress 2025
2025-11-05 00:00 - 2025-11-08 23:59 | Fiera di Roma – Ingresso Est, Viale Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, Rome, 00148, Italy
Lipoedema UK are excited to be attending the 2025 Lipedema World Congress.

The congress represents a unique and prestigious gathering of leading experts and healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, uniting lymphologists, plastic surgeons, angiologists, phlebologists, nutritionists, dermatologists, physical therapists, bariatric and metabolic specialists, and radiologists. This congress also welcomes representatives from patient associations worldwide, fostering a truly multidisciplinary exchange of knowledge and expertise at the highest international level.

With a comprehensive agenda covering the latest advancements in pathophysiology, diagnostic imaging, surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches, rehabilitation strategies, and patient-centered care, this event provides an unparalleled platform for scientific discourse and professional development. Attendees will engage in in-depth discussions on innovative therapeutic interventions, emerging technologies, and the integration of personalized medicine in lipedema management.

By bridging research and clinical practice, the Lipedema World Congress aims to refine diagnostic protocols, optimize treatment pathways, and promote a holistic, evidence-based approach to patient care. Moreover, it serves as a catalyst for international collaboration, ensuring that new insights translate into tangible improvements in education, awareness, and therapeutic outcomes.

We invite you to contribute your expertise, exchange perspectives, and be part of this global effort to advance the understanding and treatment of lipedema. Join us in shaping the future of research and care for this often underrecognized yet significant condition.

Members Open Clinic
2025-11-27 18:30 - 19:15 | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/members-open-clinic-12/

Lipedema World Congress 2025
2025-12-04 18:30 - 19:15 | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/news-on-the-lwa-rome-congress/
Our team recently attended the 2025 Lipedema World Congress and returned full of insights and developments about the latest research in lipedema.

We connected with inspiring patient associations and experts from around the world, strengthening global collaboration for a better future for everyone living with lipoedema.

We’re excited to announce we will share an overview of what we learned with our members’ in this special webinar.

Demystifying Liposuction
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:15 | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/liposuction-the-latest-news-from-germany/
Professor Manuel Cornely has over 30 years experience of diagnosing and treating lipoedema with liposuction. Professor Cornely is a dermatologist, surgeon and founder of the LY. SEARCH research institute.

Professor Cornely also serves as Scientific Director of the LIPLEG study and sits on the board of the Lipedema World Alliance.

In his webinar Professor Cornely will provide a thorough overview of the key aspects of liposuction for lipoedema.

• Introduction and Background

• Benefits of lipoedema reduction surgery (LRS)

• Different methods of liposuction (WAL, PAL, etc.)

• General vs. local anaesthetic

• What is fibrosis?

• Are the number of litres of fat removed important?

• How to prepare for surgery

• What to expect after surgery

• Waist-to-height ratio vs BMI

• Differences between medical and aesthetic results

Members Open Clinic
2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:15 | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/members-open-clinic-13/

Healthcare Professional Event - National Lymphoedema Conference 2025
2026-02-05 00:00 - 23:59 | The Minster Building, 21 Mincing Ln, London, EC3R 7AG, United Kingdom
Lipoedema UK are excited to be exhibiting at The 13th National Lymphoedema Conference on 5th February 20255 at The Minster Building, London!

This highly anticipated event will gather world-renowned experts, clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals to explore and address the most pressing issues in lymphoedema treatment, research and management.

The conference aims to provide attendees with comprehensive insights into the latest advances and guidelines in lymphoedema management, offering a deeper understanding of the condition’s complex nature.

Sessions will focus on key aspects of patient assessment, including measurement techniques, diagnostic tools, and effective intervention strategies for lymphoedema and lipoedema.

Latest research on intestinal permeability, connective tissue and hyper laxity aspects of lipoedema
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/drjoseluissimarro/
Dr José Luis Simarro presents the latest findings on intestinal permeability, connective tissue and hyper laxity aspects of lipoedema

Dr José Luis Simarro is the founder and Medical Director of the Instituto del Lipedema y de la Mujer in Madrid, Spain, established in 2007. He has dedicated nearly two decades to the specialised diagnosis and treatment of lipedema, working with thousands of patients. His recent research contributions include a retrospective study published in Biomedicines (December 2025) analyzing clinical signs and comorbidities in 1,803 lipedema patients – one of the largest cohorts published to date – and participation as co-author in the international Delphi consensus study on lipedema diagnosis (Kruppa et al., Nature, 2025). His clinical work focuses particularly on the relationship between lipedema, intestinal permeability, connective tissue disorders, and joint hyperlaxity. He is an active member of the Lipedema World Alliance (LWA).

In his presentation he will be covering the diagnostic approach at the Instituto del Lipedema, sharing key findings from their recent Biomedicines publication regarding the prevalence of hyperlaxity, trochanteric bursitis, and intestinal permeability markers in lipedema patients, and discussing the clinical implications of these findings for diagnosis and patient management. Dr Simarro is particularly looking forward to the Q&A session – “I find these discussions with patients and clinicians incredibly valuable.

I’m really looking forward to connecting with the Lipoedema UK community. It’s always a pleasure to work with you and your team”.

Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82705967177?pwd=[REDACTED] | Meeting ID: 82705967177 | Passcode: [REDACTED]

Members Open Clinic
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:15 | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/members-open-clinic-14/
Monthly ‘Nurse and Clinical Specialist’ sessions for you to ask questions in a safe environment. Please note all our Open Clinics are live on the night and to maintain members privacy are not recorded.

Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82705967177?pwd=[REDACTED] | Meeting ID: 82705967177 | Passcode: [REDACTED]

Why GLP-1 Medications Work for Some Women with Lipedema and Not Others: Genetics, Metabolism & Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition”
2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:15 | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/why-glp-1-medications-work-for-some-women-with-lipedema-and-not-othersgenetics-metabolism-anti-inflammatory-nutrition/
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and newer dual agonists such as tirzepatide are transforming obesity care, yet many women with lipedema experience highly variable results—from dramatic weight loss to almost no change at all. This webinar will explore why.

Drawing on the recent study identifying neurobeachin (NBEA) as a novel gene associated with GLP-1–related weight loss, Linda-Anne Khan will explain in patient- friendly language how genetics, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation can shape individual responses to GLP-1 and tirzepatide. She’ll share clinical experience of her patients with lipedema who are using tirzepatide, highlight key messages from her Lipedema World Congress poster on Metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and inflammation in patients with lipedema and review recent anti-inflammatory nutrition research presented in Rome.

Participants will leave with a realistic, compassionate understanding of why responses differ, and practical strategies to combine medication, nutrition, and lymphatic self-care to support better outcomes and quality of life.

Linda-Anne Kahn, CLT-LANA, NCTMB, CMT, is an internationally trained lymphedema therapist, clinical aromatherapist, integrative health coach, and board- certified massage therapist with over thirty-five years of experience. She holds prestigious international certifications from the Dr. Vodder School in Austria, the Foeldi School in Germany, and the University of Adelaide under Drs. John and Judith Casley-Smith in Australia. She is also nationally certified by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) and has completed advanced studies in Myofascial Release with John Barnes. Linda-Anne is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences on lymphatic health, aromatherapy, and fat disorders.

As the director of Lymphatic Therapy Services of San Diego and Beauty Kliniek Aromatherapy Day Spa, Linda-Anne brings exceptional clinical expertise to her integrative practice. She specializes in the treatment of lymphedema, lipedema, and Dercum’s disease, offering comprehensive care for individuals with complex lymphatic and connective tissue disorders.

Linda-Anne is the co-author of the United States Standard of Care for Lipedema and the Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide, and she is a founding member of the Lipedema World Alliance. Her commitment to advancing research, education, and patient support continues to shape the evolving field of lymphatic and adipose tissue disorders.

A dynamic educator, she frequently presents at international and national conferences on topics ranging from lymphatic dysfunction and integrative therapies to aromatherapy and metabolic health in fat disorders. She is deeply passionate about empowering clients with personalized, compassionate care and guiding them through their healing journey.

With more than three decades of clinical experience, Linda-Anne excels at identifying root causes of chronic health challenges. Her integrative approach weaves together manual lymph drainage, myofascial techniques, nutrition, customized essential oil formulations, and lifestyle counseling, supporting whole-person healing and optimal lymphatic function.

Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82705967177?pwd=[REDACTED] | Meeting ID: 82705967177 | Passcode: [REDACTED]

Healthcare Professionals Event - Wound Care Today 17th & 18th March 2026
2026-03-17 00:00 - 2026-03-18 23:59 | BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JP
Our team will be exhibiting at the Wound Care Today Conference in Telford on 17th–18th March to raise awareness of lipoedema in primary care. Registration is free for healthcare professionals, and spaces are still available. Click the link below to view the programme and sign up!

https://www.woundcare-today.com/index.php

Healthcare Professionals Event - The British Journal of Nursing Awards 2026
2026-03-20 19:00 - 23:59 | BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JP
The BJN Awards event is for Healthcare Professionals Only, it will be held at BMA House in London on Friday, 20th March 2026, celebrating excellence in research and practice while recognising outstanding achievements across the nursing community.

Lipoedema UK will be supporting the British Journal of Nursing Award for Lymphoedema/Lipoedema Nurse of the Year 2026, in association with our colleagues at the The British Lymphology Society.

This award honours the dedication, compassion, and expertise of nurses who transform the lives of people living with lipoedema and lymphoedema

Nominations are now OPEN!Know an outstanding nurse who deserves recognition? Nominate them today via the button below.

Members Open Clinic
2026-03-26 18:30 - 19:15 | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/members-open-clinic-15/

Save the date!
2026-06-04 00:00 - 23:59 | https://lipoedema.co.uk/events/save-the-date/
Please SAVE THE DATE for the next Royal Society of Medicine Webinar time TBC

Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82705967177?pwd=[REDACTED] | Meeting ID: 82705967177 | Passcode: [REDACTED]
