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The international lymphoedema framework



THE INTERNATIONAL LYMPHOEDEMA FRAMEWORK





ILF: A Charity


The success of the UK Lymphoedema Framework in improving the management of this condition in Great Britain has led many international Lymphoedema experts to express an interest in the Framework Methodology and Spirit. This is why Christine Moffatt and her team decided to set up the International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF) as a charity.


The choice of charitable status is a strong message to the lymphoedema community on the ethos and vision that govern the Framework. It is also a guarantee of the independance of the ILF in the ethical use of its resources and its capacity to actively contribute to the improvement of the management of lymphoedema worldwide and especially in developing countries.


International Lymphoedema Framework

Registered Office: 7-8 , Ritz Parade, Western Avenue, London, W5 3RA

Registered in England (No 0679 2587); Registered Charity in England and Wales (No 1134989)

Office of the Secretariat: Nordre Fasanvej 113, 2000 Frederiksberg C, Denmark; Phone: +45 7020 0305

A dedicated platform for the lymphoedema community


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