hospital settings. They offer treatments like fillings, tooth extractions, and gum treatments. Dental Domiciliary Care – provided for patients who are unable to access one of our community clinics. We come to you in your own home / care setting to provide check-ups or treatment. This is a referral only service which allows patients who are house bound to access dental care in their own care settings or home. Please note patients must meet domiciliary eligibility criteria i.e. unable to attend a clinic with or without support. This will be assessed prior to an appointment being offered. Oral health promotion – The team works with other organisations and aims to give communities joined up care for better oral health.
As a Carer you may yourself require treatment at hospital, either routinely or for appointments or in an emergency. This can lead to worry and questions as to:
“Who is going to look after the person I care for if I am unwell”
• Planning ahead is vital. This will reduce anxiety if anything does happen • Involve family and friends in scenarios about “what ifs” • Make a contingency plan • If you are in hospital, make it known you are a Carer where possible • If required, contact your local council for Adult or Children’s social care support • Add an ICE (In Case of Emergency) number to your phone Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) offers confidential advice, support and information on health-related matters. They provide a point of contact for patients, their families and their Carers and can be found in every hospital.
Mobile services – we visit special needs students in schools.
West Northants Clinics:
Danetre Hospital, Dental Department, London Road, Daventry NN11 4DY
www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/patient-advice-and-liaison-services-pals
St James Clinic, 116 St James Road, Northampton NN5 5LQ
Continence Care There may come a time when you or the person you care for will need some support around incontinence. Incontinence is a common condition caused by problems with the muscles and nerves that help the bladder hold or release urine. It is characterized by the unintentional loss of control in releasing urine from the bladder. This can happen when the muscles that hold in urine or that support your bladder weaken enough to let urine leak out. Nerve damage can also prevent your brain from getting the message that it’s time to go. In some cases, some people will require the use of a catheter. The Incontinence Service in Northamptonshire are able to support with an assessment of needs as well as incontinence pads/underwear that will help. They will also help with catheter support.
North Northants Clinics:
Isebrook Hospital, Castle Unit, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough NN8 1LP
Willowbrook Health Centre, Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 2UR How to access this service: The team accepts referrals from dentists and GPs. Patients can self-refer, but only when they have found it hard to access regular services or have learning disabilities. Email your name, address, and phone number to Providerdental.northants@nhs.net or call 03000 274 836 .
www.nhft.nhs.uk/dental/
www.nhft.nhs.uk/childrens-dental
Their contact number is 0300 027 1360, www.nhft.nhs.uk/continence
Opticians Carers, and the people they care for, may be entitled to a free NHS sight test or a voucher to reduce the cost. You’re entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:
Dentist There may be a time when Carers experience difficulty in accessing dental care for the person they care for, adult or child. NHFT has a county-wide Specialist Dental Service that provides support and treatment for patients who are unable to access the general dentist due to special needs, learning disabilities, significant health problems, or other issues. It does not provide specialist or advanced restorative care (for example, a crown treatment). The Specialist Dental Service offers:
• Are under 16 • Are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education (this includes being taught full-time at a school, college, university or at home) • Are 60 or over • Are registered as partially sighted or blind • Have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma • Are 40 or over and your mother, father, sibling or child has been diagnosed with glaucoma • Have been advised by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you’re at risk of glaucoma
Specialist services – County clinics focus on treating people who need behaviour management while they have dental treatment. The team offer their service alongside general dental and
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