Who are we?
The Continence Service for Somerset is provided by Somerset Community Health.
The service is run by two continence nurse specialists, two continence nurses part time, a secretary/administrator part-time and a continence service manager.
What do we do?
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We promote preventative measures so that individuals do not develop continence problems
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Offer support to those experiencing both bladder and bowel problems
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Undertake a detailed assessment and offer treatment / management options based on individual need
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Offer individual care plans and promote self care wherever possible
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Provide a range of patient literature – for example pelvic floor exercises, bladder training
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Provide education sessions for staff through Somerset Community Health's education and training department
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Provide education/ training to individuals, carers, external agencies etc
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Act as a resource for advice and support to both the public and professionals
Where do we offer these services?
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Chard Community Hospital
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Frome Community Hospital
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Priory Park Out-Patient Deptartment, Wells
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Ryalls Park Medical Centre, Yeovil
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Shepton Mallet Community Hospital
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Verrington Community Hospital, Wincanton
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West Mendip Community Hospital
Everyone referred to the service will be offered a clinic appointment; if you are unable to get to a clinic then we can arrange a joint home visit wtih the community nursing service.
How can you access these services?
We are happy to accept self referrals as well as referrals from all other professionals, carers and family members. Please contact us on the telephone number below if you wish to self refer. We have clinics at different times and in different places across the county.
How can you contact us?
The service receives referrals via a central referral point.
Tel 01935 848247
Fax 01935 848268
Post to
Somerset Community Health
Continence Service
Charter House
Bartec 4
Lynx West Trading Estate
Watercombe Lane
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2SU
How long will you have to wait?
We aim to see all referrals within 6 weeks. Urgent referrals will be seen within 7 working days.
Please note that in an attempt to reduce waiting times if you do not attend an appointment we reserve the right to send your referral back to your GP or health worker for consideration. You may then be referred again to the service should the need exist.
Links to additional information and external websites
Bladder and Bowel Foundation
Welcome to The Bladder and Bowel Foundation, the UK’s leading charity providing information and support for people with bladder and bowel disorders, their carers, families and healthcare professionals.
