The Twilight Nursing Service and the Over Night Nursing Service is an extension of the District Nursing Service offered during the day. This service is for people who require nursing care, support or advice in their own home, a residential home or similar in the Out of Hours. It is for people who are housebound or who have some other valid reason that makes a home visit appropriate. Each request is considered individually.
Their work includes
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direct skilled nursing care in a patient’s own home or in residential homes
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assessing health needs, planning the care required, and involving other agencies/professionals as appropriate
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supporting people whose problems would otherwise mean they had to be admitted to hospital
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helping people with long-term, chronic conditions to live at home as independently as possible
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post-operative care
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wound care, pressure area care and leg ulcer management
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catheter care
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palliative and end of life care to enable people to die at home if they wish
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health promotion and education to help people stay healthy and independent
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drug administration via injection or central lines
The Twilight and Over Night Nursing Service consists of a Team Leader, Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
Referrals to the service can be made in a number of ways
- through your family GP
- directly to the District Nurses
- out of hours services 0845 4088000
The Twilight and Over Night Nursing Team plays a vital role in patient care in the community, adapting to meet new challenges and taking on new responsibilities. It is our aim to provide the patient with the best possible care.
