Jason praises hospice for its lifeline help and support on the doorstep

A South Tyneside man has heaped praise on St Oswald's Hospice.

- by Ryan Smith

Jason Meiers, from South Shields, was diagnosed with melanoma in 2011, which has since spread and led to painful swelling in his arm, as well as a diagnosis of lymphoedema.

The long-term condition causes swelling, usually in the arms or legs, due to a build up of lymph fluid when the lymphatic system isn't working as it should.

Since 2023, Jason has been supported by the St Oswald's Hospice's Lymphoedema Outreach Clinic, based at the Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre in South Shields.

As a result of having the service so close to home, Jason has praised the hospice for all the support that they have given him and his family.