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Health Services Centre, Wynne Road, Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3DW

 

  
 

Allied Services
District Nurses
Our district nursing team are based at the Community Hospital and work closely with the surgery. They provide continuous care to people of all ages in the community as well as the residential homes in Llan Ffestiniog. As well as this they run a Wound Clinic which is held in the Ganolfan each day from 11.30 to 12.30 by appointment.
You can contact them and the hospice nurse by phoning 01766 831281.
The District Nursing Service provides a broad range of nursing expertise within the home environment, private or local authority accommodation, health centres/clinics and general practitioner surgeries, primarily to all patients who are unable to attend/access general practitioner surgeries/practice nurses.


Principal Aim of the District Nursing Service
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.
Our aim is to promote and teach self-care whenever possible leading to personal independence.

Service Structure
District Nurse Teams are attached to General Practitioner Practices and are led by a District Nurse who is specially qualified to assess your individual needs. The team includes qualified nurses and trained Health Care Assistants. You may also receive care from nurses in training under the guidance and supervision of your District Nurse.

What we do
Following referral the patient 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.
  • Advise on personal health and safety in the home.
  • Referral to other agencies with the individual's consent.
  • Once an episode of care/treatment is completed the patient will be discharged from the care of the District Nursing Service.
Referral to the District Nursing Team can be made through the Sector Offices during office hours, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
Mon 01248 753110
Arfon 01286 662780
Dwyfor 01766 772135
Meirionnydd 01766 772135
A 48-hour notice period is required to enable the initial District Nursing visit to be planned.


How can we help?
Anyone can ask for advice from the District Nurse or for a District Nurse to visit if they, or someone they care for, has a nursing need. The District Nurse will still respond to requests to visit within 48 hours. Should you wish to contact the District Nurse outside office hours, that is during weekends or bank holidays please contact
Ambulance Control on 01248 689089 who will relay your message to the relevant District Nurse.
If the District Nurse finds that you may need help from another service, he/she will advise you accordingly, or refer you directly.You can contact the District Nurse through your Doctor's surgery or through one of the sector office.
REMEMBER - you do not need your Doctor's permission to speak with the District Nurse.
We aim to provide a high quality service which best meets your needs.
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