How long would I need to wait for the District Nurse.

sparklebright628
sparklebright628 Online Community Member Posts: 60 Connected
edited July 2024 in People power
Hi to all

Been to doctors this morning for a test and while I was their asked if I can change to having an indwelling catheter instead of single use ones make me sore
Just wondered how long it would take to be set up as going on holiday next Monday for a week.
And would have preferred to have it done before I go.

Sparklebright63

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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    Hello @Sparklebright63. You have done so well to reach out to us. I am guessing this depends on waiting times within your local authority, I am afraid.

    Do you feel able to reach out to your health professionals in your area and ask about their current waiting times? I feel they would be best placed to answer your question.

    In the meantime, how are you feeling about everything more generally? Wishing you the best holiday. Please do not hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do to help  :)
  • 2oldcodgers
    2oldcodgers Posts: 739 Connected
    What District Nurse??
    I thought that they had died off years ago. There are none round here. I had to go daily to the Walk In centre in town every day for them to change a dressing I had following an op.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    2oldcodgers said:
    What District Nurse??
    I thought that they had died off years ago.
    Of course they haven't. They definitely still exist because i know someone that has visits from them regularly.
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    They may have a different name. Ours are called community nurses :) 
  • sparklebright628
    sparklebright628 Online Community Member Posts: 60 Connected
    Hi to all,

    I recived a phone call from gp surgery saying that the request from thresa to have the above has been declined they obviously do not know my circumstances so I will be phoning them in the morning to let them know that I have completed an intake and output form along with urine retention and stress from self catheterization everyday so will see what outcome I get back.

    Sparklebright63.
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    I'm sorry it was declined, hope you get through and get it sorted. Please keep us updated :) 

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