Overview
The District Nursing service provides nursing care and phlebotomy services to patients who are permanently housebound or patients who may be temporarily housebound. We accept referrals from GPs, hospitals, other health professionals and organisations such as St Christophers.
Self-referrals are accepted from patients already known to the District Nursing Service and also accepted from patients who have been under the care of the District Nursing service for the same nursing need previously. Please note that self-referrals will not be accepted regarding any new changes in your medication and you will need to discuss this with your GP.
We provide interventions such as:
- Long term conditions management (eg: diabetes/insulin)
- Identify and support those who have exacerbations of serious illnesses
- Wound management and leg ulcer care
- Nursing care at end of life
- Pain management and intravenous medication
- Catheter care
The District Nursing service comprises of District Nurses, Community Staff Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Phlebotomists. They work closely with other health professionals to ensure that the care provided is tailored to your individual needs.
On our first visit we will assess your needs and talk to you about options available to you. We will then write a plan of care and support you by making referrals (where appropriate) to other specialist services such as bladder and bowel helping you to manage your own health so that you remain well for longer.
The team will work with you, your family and carers to recognise changes to your condition that could lead to a deterioration in your health, and ensure you know how to get appropriate help.
For the District Nurses call 0300 330 5777 or email: bromh.cccpod1refs@nhs.net
For more information on our Community Teams click here
Calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes. To find out more, visit Personal information – Bromley Healthcare.
For professionals
Patients can be referred via the Single Point of Entry form on EMIS.
Alternatively, patients can self-refer by calling the Care Co-ordination Centre on 0300 330 5777 or by emailing bromh.cccpod1refs@nhs.net
Calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes. To find out more, visit Personal information – Bromley Healthcare.