About us
Please note that this information and service is for adult patients only. For children's continence services, please visit the childrens' continence service page.
Many people suffer with bladder and bowel problems and do not realise that help and advice is available. The continence advisory service offers a comprehensive assessment and treatment service by a continence specialist nurse for people with a Derbyshire GP.
Pad & product queries
Pad / Product Queries: 01773 546869
E: - Dchst.continencehomedelivery@nhs.net
To activate a delivery : 0800 030 4466 – option 1 & option 1 again
What are our core service delivery hours?
Telephone lines and email accounts are monitored and answered between 08:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday.
Clinic appointments and home visits are available between 09:00 and 16:30 Monday to Friday
Which area do we cover?
We offer clinics throughout the county and patients can be seen at a clinic of their choice, alternatively if they are house bound then we will arrange to visit at home.
Access to the service is via open referral.
People can:
- Self-refer over the telephone on 01773 546868 or by e-mail to continence.advisoryservice@nhs.net
- or a health care professional can refer into the service via Choose & Book, E-referral via SystmOne or completing an on-line referral form and e-mailing it to us.
You need a referral to the service and a full assessment first. Products are then prescribed on an individual basis and in respect of clinical need.
All appointments are on a 1 to 1 basis whether in clinic or at home.
Please call or e-mail the service, all queries are answered on an individual basis and will be passed to a Continence Nurse Specialist to respond to
Via the following link: www.derbyshiremedicinesmanagement.nhs.uk
| Document Name | Document Type | File |
|---|---|---|
| Continence Appliance Prescribing Guideline - Community | Clinical Guideline | Link |
| Continence Appliance Prescribing Guideline - Hospital | Clinical Guideline | Link |
| Continence Prescribing – Top Tips for Community Nursing Teams & Prescription Clerks | Clinician Guide | Link |
| Continence Product Request Form | Clinical Document | Link |
| Document Name | Document Type | File |
|---|---|---|
| International Urogynaecological Association (IUGA) (Bladder Training) | Patient Information Leaflet | Link |
| Low Dose Vaginal Estrogen Therapy (IUGA) | Patient Information Leaflet | Link |
| Pelvic Organ Prolapse RV3 (IUGA) |
Patient Information Leaflet |
Link |
| Vaginal Pessary for Pelvic Organ Prolapse RV2 (IUGA) |
Patient Information Leaflet |
Link |
| Pelvic Floor Exercises for Women RV2-1 (IUGA) |
Patient Information Leaflet |
Link |
| POGP Pelvic Floor Exercises | Patient information Booklet | Link |
| Overactive Bladder RV2 (IUGA) |
Patient Information Leaflet |
Link |
| Constipation RV1 (IUGA) |
Patient Information Leaflet |
Link |
| POGP Improving Your Bowel Function | Patient information Booklet POGP | Link |
| Faecal Incontinence RV2 (IUGA) | Patient Information Leaflet | Link |
| Food and drinks that can irritate the bladder (10 Languages) | Patient Information Leaflet | Link |
| Continence Care L269 | Patient Information Leaflet | Link |
| Post Micturition Dribble L270 | Patient Information Leaflet | Link |
|
Pelvic floor exercises for men to improve bladder control LB101 |
Patient Information Leaflet | Link |
| POGP Pelvic Floor Exercises For Men | Patient Information Leaflet | Link |
| Hydration Leaflet | Patient Information Leaflet | Link |
For additional information, please visit here : Learning disabilities: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust or contact dhcft.strategic-health-facilitation-team@nhs.net.
| Document Name | Document Type | Link |
|---|---|---|
|
Poo Matters - Information for families and carers |
Patient Information | Click here |
| Poo Matters - Information for health professionals | Patient Information | Click here |
| Constipation Resources - Families/Carers stage 31 | Patient Information | Click here |
| Constipation Resources - HCP 31 | Patient Information | Click here |
| Easy-read Poo Matters Patient Information Leaflet | Leaflet/PowerPoint Presentation | Click here |
| Poobusters | YouTube Video | Click here |
| Document Name | Document Type | Link |
|---|---|---|
|
Catheter Passport V7 |
Patient Information | Click Here |
| Catheter Card | Patient Information | Click Here |
| Care Plan | Information for Clinicians/Care providers | Click Here |
| Cauti Poster | Information for Clinicians/Care providers | Click Here |
| Stop Cauti Pocket Card | Information for Clinicians/Care providers | Click Here |
NHS Squeezy for Women and Men
Home Page - Squeezy (squeezyapp.com)
Squatty Potty
The Squatty Potty Toilet Squat Stool - squattypotty.co.uk
Why Squatting To Poop is Better For Your Health with SquattyPotty - YouTube
Patient Experience Media
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Rachel Robinson | Service Lead / Manager |
| Helen Greaves | Lead Clinical Continence Nurse Specialist |
| Michelle Phillips | Service Co-ordinator |
| Diane Prior | Administration Assistant |
| Claire Smith | Administration Assistant |
| Samantha Wright | Administration Assistant |
| Belinda Hamblin | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Cathie Lynam | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Carole Barsby | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Caroline Hobson | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Kate Colls | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Nicola Rea | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Tina Ballo | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Yvonne Mantell | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Sara Mackie | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Laura Kirkham | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Rebecca Painter | Continence Specialist Nurse |
| Marianne Cumberpatch | Continence Nurse Specialist |
| Rachelle Cook | Continence Nurse Specialist |
| Catherine Goodinson | Continence Nurse Specialist |
| Damian Poniatowski-Napthine | Continence Nurse Specialist |
| Denise Brown | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Andrea Jackson | Health Care Assistant |
| Jennie Burt | Products Co-ordinator |
| Jane Berrisford | Health Care Assistant |
| Nicola Coote | Health Care Assistant |
| Annette Taylor | Products Co-ordinator |
| Steven Herring | Products Administration Assistant |
| Lisa Jones | Products Administration Assistant |