Services

Teaching of Intermittent Self Catheterisation

We are now taking referrals for Locala services. We are working hard to ensure the majority of our services will start to get back to normal from September, but some will take a little longer due to restrictions in response to COVID. Once your referral has been received, it will be reviewed and a decision made about your possible treatment or care. You will then be contacted by the appropriate team with the relevant information. At the moment this is taking longer than usual. We understand this has been difficult time for everyone and are grateful for your patience.

Please note: You will no longer receive an email from us to confirm we have received your referral.

Please read the criteria below

We are happy to take clinic referrals for advice on the management of the following problems:

  • Long term bladder and/or bowel incontinence
  • Bladder dysfunction such as urine urgency / urine frequency/ stress incontinence
  • Bowel dysfunction such as chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome or other bowel conditions
  • Vaginal prolapse with associated continence issues
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction with associated continence issues
  • 3rd or 4th degree tears of the perineum and continence problems associated with child birth
  • Trial without catheter where the patient needs to be taught intermittent self-catheterisation
  • Urethral Stricture Therapy

We do not take referrals for the following:

  • Individuals who are not registered with a Kirklees GP practice
  • Individuals with a learning disability or difficulty and are registered with a North Kirklees GP practice
  • Individuals receiving nursing care within a registered care home
  • Children under the age of 18 years old
  • Individuals leaking blood, mucus or debris from the rectum or vagina
  • Trial without catheters
  • Catheterisation or catheter care
  • Urodynamics
  • Bladder instillations
  • Lack of sensation during sexual intercourse
  • Pre-operative assessment and or suitability for Intermittent catheterisation

We are happy to provide Health Care Professionals with telephone advice for the following:

  • The management of long term urethral catheterisation and associated problems
  • Interpreting post void bladder scan results
  • Intermittent catheterisation programmes for the management of stricture therapy or incomplete bladder emptying
  • Interpreting urine residual volumes following intermittent catheterisation
  • The effective use of containment products

We are happy to provide individuals with telephone advice for the following:

  • Intermittent catheterisation programmes for the management of stricture therapy or incomplete bladder emptying
  • Interpreting urine residual volumes following intermittent catheterisation
  • Purchasing continence products such as containment pads, bed protection and functional aids eg urinals and adapted clothing

 

All general enquires should be made via our Single Point of Contact by calling 030 304 5555.

You can download our service criteria and some general information about our service below: