Can Tena pads be had on prescription?

luminated

As the heading really as it an item of spend that I could with saving on.

nannytone_2

the NHS do provide pads ( some area are better at it than others) but they probably wont be the slimline ones that you are using now

also you would have to probe medical need

L0RRY

luminated wrote: »

As the heading really as it an item of spend that I could with saving on.

they can be supplied by the nhs but you need to be assessed by a district/continence nurse, ask your gp for contact details/referral
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/incontinence/Pages/Incontinenceproducts.aspx

luminated

Thanks for replies.

I am waiting for an appointment with Incontinence department after referral going from OT, to Physio, to Urology Nurse and to my GP who is arranging the appointment. Phew a long command chain.

It was suggested I be assessed last year but as a man I couldn't come to terms with the concept but matters have changed & I've dropped my 'man' stupidity.

GlasweJen

The health board will come up with a "regime" for you. Make sure you get a night time and day time provision (I get 4 day and 1 night, cut from 6 day, 1 night).

Depending on the area they might try to fob you off with the big cheap horrors, make it clear that you are very conscious of having to wear these and you would like a thinner pad from the off - they do exist! If you let them start a supply with the thick ones you'll find yourself battling to get your provision changed.

Also if you want thinner (more expensive) watch your allocated amount drop, that's how I went from 6 to 4 so I do have to buy top ups sometimes.

As a nice bonus if the health board supply them then they also collect the used ones, you'll be given yellow bags to keep them in, my collection/drop off is every fortnight.

luminated

Thanks GlasweJen all good tips on a subject I haven't a clue about but learning fast.

GlasweJen

You're welcome luminated, it's an area that no one knows much about until they've been through it and everyone is embarrassed to talk about it!

I didn't know there was night time products until I complained to my GP that my current pads were rubbish. I'm currently using Moli-care at night and tena during the day (the discreet ones). I have kylie products for bed too because sometimes no amount of leakage will stay in the pad and a Kylie for the wheelchair even though it's never been used.

In other news you'll soon become best friends with nappy cream, the prescription stuff is fine if you don't mind carting a huge tub about, for day trips you can buy bepanthem wipes and they look just like a normal pack of wet wipes, like the ones people use for washing hands. I keep my spare pads in my wheelchair bag but I'm sure you'll find an appropriate man bag for your needs.

luminated

Thanks yet again GlasweJen.

Like you I am wheelchair bound outside of the house & will add to the rest of my kit in it's bag.

KxMx

In the meantime have you had a look around online to see about perhaps bulk buying on special offer etc?

luminated

KxMx wrote: »

In the meantime have you had a look around online to see about perhaps bulk buying on special offer etc?

Yes thanks but will have chance to ask my GP on my next visit which are (currently) fortnightly.

Jnelhams

The GP can refer you to the PCT (Health Authority Primary Care Trust) Incontinence Service. But have you considered an external catheters