inconstenace pads

User

Posted 30 Jul 2015 at 10:31

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Last week I finally received my pads on NHS over 6 months after my operation.

I had a appointment to see the incontinence nurse or should I say incompetent nurse who took an hour to explain why you become incontinent after the operation . All information I already knew and could have done in 5 minutes if I was indirect.

She arranged a home visit and after 5 telephone calls explaining how to get 500 yards from my home to our house, I eventually called the PALS complaint service.

I have now received an official apology saying I should have received them with in days of the operation.

So can I congratulate BUCKS HEALTH CARE THRUST on a 7 star foul up.

BUT ANY ONE LIVING IN BUCKS YOU SHOULD NOW GET YOUR PADS WHEN YOU NEED THEM>

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Full marks to you for persisting......

I gave up trying to get pads from my lot months ago. After making several inquiries via my GP and specialist nurse I just couldn't be bothered to go through all the hassle involved.

13 months on and I'm still using 1 pad a day ( 2 on odd occasions if my activity levels are raised from my normal )

The financial cost has reduced somewhat from what I was spending 6 months ago, and I remain hopeful that things will improve even further in the next 6 months or so.....
Luther

Edited by member 30 Jul 2015 at 10:33 | Reason: Not specified

User

Posted 30 Jul 2015 at 20:47

Need to persist it should not matter where you live every one should be treated fairly.

User

Posted 30 Jul 2015 at 21:10

I was told quite clearly that in the Southampton area I would not be supplied with any pads whatsoever. I was given 1 nappy the day my catheter came out , and since then have had to fend for myself. Luckily I've been very continent

If life gives you lemons , then make lemonade

User

Posted 30 Jul 2015 at 21:32

Not sure what arrangements your local area has, but when I was out of hospital and needed shed loads of pads, conveens, I was able to order online via Charter in Peterborough. I had to give them my details and I just ordered what I needed as and when. This was on prescription.

hth

dave

Do all you can to help yourself, then make the best of your time. :-)

User

Posted 30 Jul 2015 at 21:51

Very lucky to get them om prescription. I just ring a number when I need some more, although I'm given enough for 7/8 months.

Paul

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