Our practice nursing team, together with Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomists, work closely with our clinicians. They are trained to do an extensive number of procedures and tests.
The nursing team provide preventative care and monitoring and management of long term conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, COPD, asthma.
You can request a nursing appointment for any of the following:
- routine adult immunisations
- shingles and pneumonia vaccinations for elderly / vulnerable patients
- travel immunisations and advice
- baby and child immunisations
- long-term condition monitoring and management
- cervical screening (smear tests)
- contraception and sexual health advice
- leg ulcer and wound care
- lung function tests
Our Healthcare Assistants offer preventative care with:
- monitoring long-term conditions
- NHS health checks
- blood pressure checks
- removal of stitches (sutures) and staples
- ECG (electrocardiogram) tests
- weight management/dietary advice
- smoking cessation advice
If you feel you need a nursing appointment, please contact us.
We also work very closely with our community teams of midwives, health visitors and district nurses:
Midwives
The midwives provide antenatal clinics at a variety of sites in the local area. They monitor progress and offer help and advice on all aspects of pregnancy, delivery and postnatal care.
If you are pregnant, please self-refer for maternity care online.
After you submit this form, the hospital will review your information and contact you to arrange your antenatal care. The maternity service will notify us that you are pregnant. There is no need for you to contact us unless you are worried about the pregnancy.
Health Visitors
Health visitors are advisors on child care and work closely with our doctor and nurse teams. The health visiting team will be notified of the birth of your baby. They may visit after birth and will be in contact with you throughout your child’s early years.
Telephone: 0300 373 0216
email: farehamhvteam@southernhealth.nhs.uk
Website: www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk
Community Nurses
Community nurses provide skilled nursing care for housebound patients living in the community.
School Nursing Team
The School Nursing service works in partnership with children, young people and their families to ensure that pupil’s health needs are supported within their school and their community.
Telephone: 01489 554992
Website: www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk
Parents and young people can also get support and advice by texting their ChatHealth on 07507 332417.