The district nurses provide care for those discharged from hospital and those who require home care. Their multifunctional role includes health promotion, teaching, rehabilitation and palliative care. In consultation with the doctors, they can also refer patients to other community services such as physiotherapy and chiropody if required. Contact the District Nursing Team on 01224 849515 There is an answer machine service; please leave your NAME and TELEPHONE NUMBER and one of the district nurses will contact you when she returns to the office. |