Incontinence wear for three year old

[Deleted User]

A relative was told that when her disabled child was three years old she would be eligible for incontinece wear (eg pull up pants) from The NHS - Scotland. Now the child is three and still doubly intontinent. Her mum has tried all the usual routes HV and the hospital etc but no one seems to know.

At her special nursery class they insist on the provision of expensive pull up pants and the cost is nearly crippling. Who could the child's mother approach for a definite answer? Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Many thanks

Crimson

MrsManda

In England you can ask the district nurse to do an assessment to see if you're eligible for incontience products on the NHS. I don't know how it works in Scotland though.
The funding comes through the PCTs in England so it may be worth contacting your local Primary Care Trust

freddie2

In most areas it is not until a child reaches 4 years that they are eligible for a continence assessment, which is usually (but not always) carried out by the health visitor or a childrens continence nurse. What is supplies varies from area to are, and may not be pull ups.

Trix

I don't know about Scotland, but when my daughter was 3 my HV organised for her to have free nappies. There was no assessment done, she just asked if she was still wearing nappies and if she was we could get them for free.

We had Pampers nappies delivered in huge boxes every month or so, but they were just 'normal' nappies - not pull-ups. She's 13 now and finally stopped wearing nappies at around...ummm 5 years old I think so things may have changed in that time.

If the HV doesn't know (which I'm surprised about!) then I'd suggest tracking down an incontinence service in a hospital or getting in touch with the disabled children's team within the county council.

vwelsh13

Does the nursery have any contacts? I'm sure they could help

SingleSue

Middle son had to see the continence nurse (referred by health visitor) where she did an assessment....he then got provided with free nappies, pull ups were not an option.

Youngest son was referred for free nappies via his paediatrician..again only nappies and not pull ups.

These were delivered approx every 6 weeks.

Unfortunately, I can't remember the age the boys were but I think it may have been around the age of 3 ish, I know they were definately pre school anyway.

[Deleted User]

If you still can't get answers why not go to the top - acting chief exec of NHS Scotland is Derek Feeley

Feeley D (Derek) 01312442790 derek.feeley at scotland.gsi.gov.uk

[Deleted User]

Thank you everyone. The folks I've asked so far don't seem to be interested. Thank you so much for the contact details for Derek Feeley. I don't know who he is but he may have some infulence. All your replies are much appreciated.

MrsManda

what health board does your friend fall under?
It's worth contacting the health board as they control the funding for your area so should know what they are able to provide/are paying for.
The contact details for all Health board can be found here:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/NHS-Scotland/Boards

rac456

Hi we are in Scotland and my daughter has recieved nappies from continence service since she was 3. The childs HV/Public Health Nurseneeds to make the referral and it doesn't take too long. HTH

[Deleted User]

Thank you again for all the helpful replies. The Health Board is NHS Lothian. After joolzred helpful suggestion we sent an email to Mr Feeley. Hopefully there will be a positive response but, if not, it's good to know of other channels. It is also good to know that we are not alone in struggling with disability.

TLhank you so mucy.:A