The District Nursing Service provides a broad range of nursing expertise within the home, private or local authority accommodation, health centres / clinics and GP Surgeries; primarily to all patients who are unable to attend / access GP Surgeries / Practice Nurses. The principal aim of the District Nursing Service is to organise and deliver skilled evidence-based nursing care that is necessary to sustain patients and support carers in their own homes or in residential accommodation |
| District Nurse Teams are attached to General Practitioner Practices and are led by a District Nurse who is specially qualified to assess the patient's individual needs. The team includes qualified nurses and trained Health Care Assistants.Following referral, patients may expect: - A personalised assessment of needs and development of an action plan to meet those needs.
- Skilled nursing care for people who are acutely ill, terminally or chronically ill, but who do not require hospital admission.
- Teaching and supporting patients and their carers, empowering them to regain independence in everyday activities.
- Advice on personal health and safety in the home.
- Referral to other agencies with the individual patient's consent.
Patients can contact the District Nurse through their GP surgery or through one of the sector offices:
| Anglesey |
01248 753110 |
| Arfon |
01286 662780 |
| Dwyfor |
01766 772135 |
| Meirionnydd |
01766 772135 | You do not need your GP's permission to speak with the District Nurse. |
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