Bury Continence Service aim to provide high quality care to people who are registered with a Bury GP and are experiencing bladder and/or bowel dysfunction. 

We offer appointments at various clinics across Bury. Home visits can be arranged for people who are unable to travel to a clinic.

Incontinence affects over 6 million people in the UK. It can affect people of all ages with certain disabilities who may be more at risk. Whatever the circumstance incontinence can be distressing and socially excluding. The good news is incontinence can be treated successfully in many cases with proper Assessment and appropriate management.

Can I get help? 

Yes you can. The Continence Service is a team of specialist nurses who can provide you with advice and treatment.

How can I arrange to see a specialist nurse? 

You can go to your GP and request a referral or alternatively you can contact us direct.

What happens next? 

We will contact you to offer an appointment in one of our clinics. The clinics are held in Tottington, Bury, Prestwich and Radcliffe. Home visits are available for people who cannot travel to clinic.

What will happen at the appointment? 

The specialist nurse will take a history of your symptoms. Your medication will be reviewed. Your urine will be tested in clinic. A simple test may be performed like a bladder scan. You will be asked to complete a chart; recording what you drink, how many times you go to the toilet. You may be examined by the specialist nurse, if it is appropriate and with your consent.

What can be done to help? 

We will agree a treatment plan with you. We will advise you regarding your fluid and dietary intake. We can offer advice on continence products and appliances.

Stoma Service provides community-based psychological support and specialised stoma care for patients in the pre and post-operative stages of stoma formation surgery. This support can provided either in your home or in a clinic.

We work closely with hospital-based stoma care nurses to ensure you experience seamless and joined up care.

Clinics are held at Prestwich Walk-in Centre and Townside Primary Care by appointment.

Prescribing Service

Bury Continence and Stoma Prescribing Service is run by a team of specialist nurses who are able to prescribe continence and stoma products such as catheters, sheaths, stoma pouches and drainage bags, for patients who require these products. 

The service can also help to address any queries you may have about your prescription and can liaise with your preferred pharmacy, or delivery company, at your request. 

Telephone 0300 323 0505 opt. 1