The services a District Nurse can provide are many and varied but their priority is to implement skilled nursing care for acutely ill, terminally ill and chronically sick people in their own home.

District Nurses also provide professional advice and support to patients, their families and their carers to help promote their independence and healthy living. The District Nurses are supported by community nurses and health care assistants.

District Nurses are registered nurses with a period of at least 2 years qualified experience. They also undertake a District Nurse course at degree level. Education and development continues throughout their careers so that care is based on the latest research nursing techniques to enable them to reach the highest professional standards.

Anyone can refer a patient to the District Nurses with the patient’s permission. The District Nurses can be contacted at the Medical Centre.