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I have a couple of pairs of unused compression stockings that were wrongly sized for me. Is there anywhere I could send these to benefit others?

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Lynora

Sadly no - clinics will not accept returns, nor, if they are made to measure, can they be given to others.

Some of my clients use their leg garments as planters in the garden! Fill them with soil, make some vertical slits in a few places, then put in herbs or flowers!!

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DeborahS32 in reply toLynora

Oh wow! that's a connection I haven't made! I'm a keen gardener, allotmenter and upcycler. What a great way to join the dots. I'm waiting for my next pair of made to measures in a smaller size.

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Jennymary

Hi, I've just looked at the LSN Facebook page, they've put a post up saying a Lymphodema Practitioner is collecting unused compression garments to send to disadvantaged countries, might be worth a look

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holly-bush1 in reply toJennymary

Thanks for that. I'll have a look.

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Lynora in reply toJennymary

Hi Jennymary - can you add the link you found to a post here? I’ve trawled their Facebook pages and website, but can’t find anything.

I was involved in the collection of unused garments in 2003. Sadly, many were rejected, so I hope this new initiative is successful - and I would like to contribute.

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Jennymary in reply toLynora

Hi Lynora, unfortunately I don't know how to post a link, but if you go the LSN Facebook page it's, at the moment, the third post down, posted on October 2, hope this helps

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Lynora in reply toJennymary

lihda.org/

Found it - thanks Jennymary!

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Bev-1966

I have just gave 2 brand new pairs to my LD nurse as wrong ones were ordered. They ordered knobbled top instead of lace grip top.

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