LES 2026 – A Year of Engagement

Kick off 2026 with Engagement at the heart of your practice. In this episode, Maree O’Connor explores how actively connecting with knowledge, colleagues, and clients can turn learning into action. Discover simple ways to grow your skills, reflect on your practice, and make a meaningful impact for people living with lymphoedema and chronic oedema. This year, let engagement, curiosity, connection, and collaboration guide the change you can see.

You can take engagement further with our LES 2026 Actions for Engagement calendar. Each month offers small daily actions for big professional impact, with practical prompts to support reflection, connection, and thoughtful action in practice. Print it and keep it nearby, circle prompts that feel most relevant to you, explore examples of how prompts can be applied in practice, and check back each month to download the latest calendar and discover new ways to engage in your work.

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Theme for 2026

Engagement – the connection between learning, reflection, and practice that drives better outcomes for people living with lymphoedema and chronic oedema.

Why Engagement Matters

  • Engagement turns knowledge into insight and insight into action.
  • Engagement supports clinical reasoning, adaptability, and confidence.
  • Engagement encourages curiosity, reflection, and openness in complex situations.

Engagement in Practice

1. Clinical Skills

  • Advanced assessment techniques
  • Compression therapy approaches
  • Head and neck lymphoedema care
  • Wound and oedema management
  • Lipedema support

2. Client Relationships

  • Effective communication and active listening
  • Patient education and self-management strategies
  • Culturally sensitive and inclusive care

3. Professional Growth & Practice Management

  • Evidence-based practice and research appraisal
  • Continuing professional development
  • Networking, mentoring, coaching colleagues
  • Quality improvement initiatives

Ways to Engage Throughout the Year

  • Attend courses, workshops, conferences, webinars, podcasts
  • Participate in practice-based learning projects
  • Collaborate with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
  • Explore LES 2026 Actions for Engagement Calendar for monthly prompts

Reflection for the New Year

  • What is working well in your practice?
  • Where could new learning make a difference?
  • What small steps could you try for meaningful change?

Remember

Focus on what aligns with your interests, your clients’ needs, and your professional growth goals. Small, intentional actions and reflection can lead to meaningful outcomes over time.

Catch up

🎧 Listen to Episode 1 – 6 are now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts