The Continence team provides a service for children (from 5 years) and adults who have a bladder or bowel dysfunction problem. Children aged 0-4 years are managed by the Health Visiting team however the Continence Nurse Specialist does provide specialist care to this age group.
Patients must be registered with a Kingston GP and accessing the service is by way of a referral from their GP.
Following referral, the Continence Nurse Specialist will provide a comprehensive and holistic continence assessment aimed at promoting continence through an agreed treatment plan.
The assessment will normally take place at one of the clinics, which run Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5 pm and are provided at Surbiton Health Centre. The service is also provided to those who are housebound.