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Service

District Nursing (Dorset)

What does it do?

District Nursing is nursing care provided in the community away from hospital.

Service Delivery Area

North and West Dorset

What are the service opening times?
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?
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?
Who can I contact to find out more?