Pioneer Care
Pay as you go
Some patients prefer a pay-as-you-go option with Pioneer Care, offering the flexibility to attend a single visit with a written treatment plan for their local provider or to book follow-up appointments as needed to monitor their progress.
Pioneer Care Packages
A patient may prefer to book a package of care that includes a full assessment and a series of follow-up appointments tailored to their goals, (whether it’s healing, pain reduction, improved mobility, or enhanced quality of life) with the treatment plan and objectives reviewed and adjusted as their condition evolves.
During a 1st full assessment appointment patients can expect a full assessment of their condition. This includes an in-depth review of medical history, medications, previous test results, impact of the condition on their quality of life and any treatments already tried by the patient. Using specialist diagnostic equipment, Pioneer will carry out further tests/scans/body measurements (blood tests if needed). Patients will be provided with a diagnosis, a treatment plan and advice/education on the best way forward for them and their condition. The appointment includes all dressings/bandages during the appointment and a spare dressing change set to take away.
*Compression therapy i.e. stockings/garments are not included in the Pay As You Go option but can be purchased separately if required (at cost).
Lymphoedema & Lipoedema Care Costs
Lymphoedema optimisation packages – see what's included
The aim of a lymphoedema package is to achieve optimisation as quickly as possible. Optimisation is where the fluid in the tissue is removed as much as possible and the patients condition is stabilized.
A lymphoedema care package allows Pioneer to:
- Get to know the patient, their goals and aspirations for optimisation and to provide emotional support and encouragement when needed
- Regularly assess pain and recommend how this can be improved
- Regularly assess the movement and mobility of the affected areas and recommend how this can be improved
- Use advanced treatments such as Kinesiology taping and/or therapies that might not be available for patients elsewhere such as Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).
- Take the time to teach patients how to drain their own lymph vessels at home (Self-Lymphatic Drainage (SLD).
- Provide ongoing education on the condition and hints and tips that can help manage it better
All the tests and scans, dressings/bandages and all advanced therapies are included. An online appointment with a Pioneer Dietitian is also included (optional).
There are two types of packages available for Lymphoedema care:
1) Moderate:
The Moderate Lymphoedema optimisation Care Package is most suited to patients who have a moderate limb size and with one limb affected. This package includes up to 5 appointments spread across 1-2 weeks based on the patients availability to attend clinic.
2) Intensive:
The Intensive Lymphoedema optimisation Care Package is most suited to patients with a significant limb size or have multiple limbs affected, or where the patients seeks to be optimised in a rapid timeframe. Its also suitable for patients who do not live close to a pioneer clinic who would stay in a nearby hotel for 4 nights to receive this intensive treatment plan Monday – Friday.
This package is intensive so high motivation and commitment is required. It includes up to 10 appointments in one week (two per day). The morning appointment treatments, followed by a light exercise session in the clinic using Pioneer gym equipment (likely to be a treadmill/cross-trainer) and then an afternoon appointment for the next treatment.
Pay As You Go Lymphoedema Care
| Option | Cost |
| 1st Full assessment (please allow for up to 2 hours at clinic) |
£300 |
| Follow up appointment | £140 |
| Manual Lymphatic Drainage (medical massage) 30 mins |
£60 |
| Manual Lymphatic Drainage (medical massage) 60 min |
£120 |
Lymphoedema Care Packages
| Option | Cost |
| MLD package of 5, 30 min sessions | £240 (discounted) |
| MLD package of 5, 60 min sessions | £480 (discounted) |
| Moderate Lymphoedema optimisation Care Package | £1,250 |
| Intensive Lymphoedema optimisation Care Package | £2,750 |
Bespoke packages can be arranged if a patient has a different wound type or has both a wound and Lymphoedema at the same time. Please Contact us to discuss this.
Click on an item below to view the available lipoedema care cost options.
For patients with Lipoedema the Pay As You Go option is the most cost effective option.
Pay As You Go Lipoedema Care
| Option | Cost |
| Full assessment (please allow for up to 2 hours at clinic) |
£300 |
| Follow up appointment | £140 |
| Manual Lymphatic Drainage (medical massage) 30 mins |
£60 |
| Manual Lymphatic Drainage (medical massage) 60 min |
£120 |
| MLD package of 5, 30 min sessions | £240 (discounted) |
| MLD package of 5, 60 min sessions | £480 (discounted) |
Dietitian
We know that adequate and tailored nutrition can significantly impact the rate of wound healing and how Lymphoedema and Lipoedema can be managed and optimised. Pioneer has a Dietitian team who can help and support patients buy building a dietary plan based on their individual condition and circumstances.
| Pay As You Go Option | Cost |
| Online video consultation (60 minutes) |
£175 |
Self Referral
Whether you or a loved one is dealing with a non-healing wound or persistent swelling we’re here to help.
We will be happy to review your self-referral if you or your relatives can complete the simple form and attach some photographs of the wound(s) or swelling. Below are answers to some of the frequently asked questions our patients have, including treatment costs.