Courses 2013-14

There are a number of UK based courses in the Casley Smith Method of MLD. Courses are available as accredited and non-accredited programmes of study and are delivered in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The courses are a minimum of nine days and are available to health care practitioners and fully qualified Vodder therapists who have successfully completed training in the treatment of people with mild and uncomplicated oedema (British Lymphology Society 1999). It is expected that applicants will be able to utilise their MLD skills in the treatment of people with lymphoedema both during and after the course. In concordance with current guidance (BLS 2006) there is a requirement for successful students to update their MLD skills every two years. There is a UK based database of Casley Smith therapists and it is recommended that successful students also register their training and latest update on the British Lymphology Society (BLS) website of practitioners. They can also register their training with MLDUK.

These courses involve a large practical component and students initially learn the technique on each other. This involves undressing and taking turns to act as models for massage practice. Teachers make every effort to provide a suitable private environment for this practical work and further information regarding the course content and requirements will be sent to successful applicants.

Specialist Education Programme 2013-14
Full Courses and Updates

Courses for practitioners wishing to train for the first time in the Casley-Smith method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Casley Smith Exercises and Multi-Layer Lymphoedema Bandaging.   Fees vary - contact your centre of choice for details.
2013/14	Birmingham City University	Accredited course: Fundamentals of caring for patients with Lymphoedema/ Chronic Oedema.  Accredited course: Advanced Management in Lymphoedema  __________________  Accredited courses: Degree & Masters courses on Lymphoedema Management Non-academic or Academic route : Casley Smith Course (60 academic points) at Honours degree or Masters level	Anita Hopkins	anita.hopkins@glos.nhs.uk 08454 228750
New courses  throughout 2013/14	University of  Glasgow  (key-worker courses also held at Newcastle)		Margaret Sneddon Rhian Davies	Contact: Emma Fisher  emma.fisher@glasgow.ac.uk 0141 330 2072 or rhian.davies@glasgow.ac.uk 0141 330 2972 further details available on our website: University of Glasgow courses
2013/14	Teesside  University Middlesborough	Accredited course	Jeanne  Everett	jeanne.everett@btinternet.com  01740 626649
2013/14	Swansea	Accredited and non-accredited courses available at all levels; please contact for details	Melanie Lewis	beverley.morgan@swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk 01792 285252

Updates for those who have already completed Casley-Smith training (recommended every 2 years)	Venue	Facilitators	Contact
International Update	Holland	Selection of  Casley-Smith International Teachers	Click here for details  or see www.casleysmithinternational.org
14th-16th May 2013	Swansea	Melanie Lewis	beverley.morgan@swansea-tr.wales.nhs.uk   01792 285252
	Leeds	J Todd/J Banks/C Groom	cottamj@leedsth.nhs.uk 0113 3921807
22nd-24th May 2013	St.Giles Hospice, Lichfield/Sutton Coldfield	Sue Desborough	Sue Desborough suedesborough@blueyonder.co.uk
13th/14th February 2013	University of Glasgow	Margaret Sneddon Rhian Davies	Emma Fisher   emma.fisher@glasgow.ac.uk 0141 330 2072
2013 11th/12th Feb, 22/23rd April, 6/7th June 12/13th Sept 18/19th Nov	Wheatstone 2 North Upton Lane Barnwood Gloucester GL4 3TA	Anita Hopkins	anita.hopkins@glos.nhs.uk 08454 228750
Please contact Lynne Whiteside for next dates	Northern Ireland	Lynne   Whiteside	Lynne.Whiteside@southerntrust.hscni.net     tel:07882689535