- Assessment of a patients needs, not just needs for Nursing care but also any other home care that may be needed.
- Dressings and care of leg ulcers.
- Wound care when patients are discharged after surgery.
- Organizing and coordination care from various agencies such as Social Services, Home Care, Physiotherapy, Speech therapy etc etc. The list is endless.
- Assistance in the care of bed ridden patients, the tasks that actually require nursing skills rather than the general care that would normally be supplied by family members.
- Helping to monitor the health of elderly patients who find it difficult to get out and come to the surgery for check-ups.
- Assistance in the home care of chronic illnesses such as Diabetes, raised bloopd pressure, heart disease and other long term debilitating health problems.
- Administering Flu Vaccination (each autumn) to housebound elderly patients and those living in residential care homes.
Holt Drop-In clinic
As well as the regular home visiting, an extra service is provided in Holt where the Nurses hold a no appointment needed, drop-in clinic. This is from 10-12 am on the first Friday of each month. Anyone is welcome to attend for whatever reason they feel that it would help them to see a Nurse. This may be for routine matters, blood pressure checks, blood tests, wound care, checking blood sugar etc. etc. Even if you have a concern but don't feel that it is suffoicient to make an appointment with a Doctor. The Nurses will be happy to advise on what it is best to do. The only thing to bear in mind is that the Nurses only have such equipment with them that they can carry, so ifdealing with your problem requires use of any non-portable equipment (eg an examination couch) then it would be better dealt with at the Surgery. If you are uncertain if the drop-in clinic will be suitable then ask reception at the Surgery. They will be happy to help.
