Continence Service - Community Nursing
Where to find this service
Where to find this service
What we do
Our Continence Team provides assessments of your continence issues to promote better bladder and bowel health. The team aims to improve your bladder and bowel issues, your independent and dignity.
The team consists of:
- a Continence Physiotherapist
- Clinical Nurse Consultants.
Services and facilities
We provide assessment, education and support, including:
- applying for government funding for both washable and disposable products for you if you meet the eligibility criteria
- bladder health
- bowel health
- bladder retraining
- pelvic floor management.
Our Team will also review funding to assist you via Medicare and the Statewide Equipment Program if you are eligible.
Who this service is for
Patients in the Melton and Moorabool Shires. Some patients may be required to test their eligibility with NDIS and My Aged Care prior to commencing the service. NDIS services are available within the City of Melton and Moorabool Shires.
Areas we service
Melton and Moorabool Shires.
Contact
Email: Continence@wh.org.au
Phone: If you are over the age of 65 (50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders)please contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
Phone - self-referrals and NDIS participants: 9747 7609