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Service

District Nursing (Bournemouth & Poole)

What does it do?

District Nursing is nursing care provided in the community away from hospital specifically for house-bound patients.

Service Delivery Area

Bournemouth and Poole

What are the service opening times?

Currently 8am to 9pm, will extend to 7am to 10pm from 1st April 2012

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

The District Nursing Teams will accept referrals when the person has a clear need for a complex assessment of health needs and/or nursing intervention.

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

District Nurses:

  • Assess holistically and identify a range of health needs for individuals within their home environment and the wider community.
  • Educate patients and carers to promote independence, self care, health promotion and adaption to health related limitations.
  • Provide holistic planned care, support, information and advice to prevent health complications associated with immobility, disability or existing illness.
  • Liaise with other agencies and Trusts to promote integrated care.
Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

These can be complex; patients with long term conditions, palliative care needs or those requiring education for self-management.  A key aim is to work with patients to prevent hospital admissions, through case managed and co-ordinated services of care.

Who will I see?
As a patient, how do I access services?

The service can be accessed through referral from your GP.  

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?
Do you have information for Carers?
Where, when and how often are the clinics?

Working hours currently 8am - 9pm; extending to be 7am - 10 pm from 1st April 2012.

Who can I contact to find out more?