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Incontinence services
Incontinence is a common problem that can be
uncomfortable and
upsetting. You can get diagnosis of the problem and
treatment by
visiting your GP, or by contacting the NHS Bladder
and Bowel Service.
You might also like to talk to the Bladder and Bowel
Foundation.
Incontinence pads, appliances, bedding etc. can
make life easier for
you if you’re waiting for a diagnosis or for a
treatment to work. They
are available from pharmacies and supermarkets.
Once you’ve had
your diagnosis, you’ll be advised what NHS pads and
other products
are available free of charge.
Bladder and Bowel Service
We are a service consisting of specialist nurses who
offer individuals
with bladder and bowel problems assessment,
treatment, advice and
support. We see individuals in clinics which are run at
different
venues on a regular basis across West Sussex.
Individuals with
complex needs may be seen at home by a specialist
nurse if they are
unable to come into a clinic. The service provides
advice and
education to other healthcare professionals, carers,
families and the
general public.
Telephone: 01444 475807
Address: Haywards Heath Health Centre, Heath Road,
Haywards Heath RH16 3BB
Opening hours: 9am to 5p
Bladder and Bowel Community
At the Bladder and Bowel Community, we help support the millions
of
people in the UK who are living with conditions that affect their
bladder or bowel. Whether you have a condition yourself or are a
relative, friend or carer of someone who does then you’ll find all
the
support, information, guidance and help you need.
Telephone: 0800 031 5412
Twitter: @bladderandbowel
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bbcommunityuk
Website: www.bladderandbowel.org
Health checks
NHS Health Check is a national programme for adults between
the
ages of 40 and 74, who do not already have diabetes, stroke,
heart
and kidney disease or are treated for high blood pressure or high
cholesterol levels.
The scheme aims to help prevent the onset of these problems.
The
check takes 20-30 minutes and assesses your risk of developing
cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years.
Ask your GP surgery for a health check or ring 01293 585317.
Mental Healthline
The Sussex Mental Healthline is a telephone service offering
support
and information to anyone experiencing mental health problems
including stress, anxiety and depression. The service is also
available
to carers and healthcare professionals. You do not need an
appointment.
The Healthline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week across
West
Sussex. Call 0300 5000 101
