Our community matrons support people living with long term conditions by providing a range of nursing services in patients own homes. Staff help to promote a quick recovery from an episode of illness due to long term conditions and a return to stable health and maximum independence.
Our dedicated district nursing service provides high quality nursing care and treatment to patients in their own homes (including residential homes) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The team is split into three localities (north Knowsley, central Knowsley and south Knowsley) and you can contact your local team using the numbers below.
Falls and Wellbeing Service
Our Falls and Wellbeing Service is based at the Centre for Independent Living in Knowsley. The team of experienced nurses work with older people in the local community to help improve strength, balance, mobility and confidence. Our aim is to help people stay mobile and independent both at home and when out and about.
The service also runs a successful Postural Stability Programme for people age 55 and over in the local community, which can help to improve balance, strength, confidence, independence and overall quality of life.
You can contact the service directly on 0151 244 3362 or via email at fallsand.wellbeingservice@nwbh.nhs.uk
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service page for more information.
Health Visiting Service
Our team of health visitors are specialist public health trained nurses who hold qualifications and skills in child health and development. We also prescribe treatments for common childhood ailments such as thrush, nappy rash and dry skin.
If you would like to find out more, visit the service page for more information and details of your local health visiting team.
Healthy Knowsley Service
Our Healthy Knowsley Service provides healthy lifestyle support within the local community, including a five-week healthy lifestyle course, weight loss support and health forums across Knowsley.
You can contact the team directly on 0800 0731 202 or by emailing
health.trainers@nwbh.nhs.uk
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service page for more information.
Centre for Independent Living
Knowsley Centre for Independent Living aims to support people to maintain their independence and mobility. The Centre for Independent Living is based at Huyton Business Park in Knowsley and has an open plan showroom with a wide range of equipment and supportive aids for people to view and test. We have a number of services operating within the Centre for Independent Living,
including our Falls and Wellbeing Service, our Aids and Adaptations Service and our Wheelchair Service.
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service page for more information.
Intensive Support (IS2) Service
Our Intensive Support Service helps to improve the health and quality of life of people with long term health conditions and reduce the number of times they have to make emergency visits to hospital. The service is available from
Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 8.00pm. Existing patients can contact the out of hours district nursing service if needed.
The team is split into three localities (north Knowsley, central Knowsley and south Knowsley) and you can contact your local team using the numbers below.
North Knowsley tel: 0151 244 4013
Central Knowsley tel: 0151 244 4560
South Knowsley tel: 0151 676 5427
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service page for more information.
Intravenous Therapy Service
Our Intravenous Therapy Service supports adults in Knowsley who need intravenous therapy in the community. The service operates 24 hours a day seven days a week.
A quick guide to the service can be found here. Healthcare professionals can also download a referral form
here. A follow up telephone call is required to ensure delivery of referral.
You can contact the service directly on 0151 477 4802 or via email at CareCampusReferrals@nwbh.nhs.uk
The team is split into three localities (north Knowsley, central Knowsley and south Knowsley) and you can contact your local team using the numbers below.
North Knowsley tel: 0151 244 4013
Central Knowsley tel: 0151 244 4560
South Knowsley tel: 0151 676 5427
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service page for more information.
Nutrition and Dietetics Service
Our community dietitians provide a highly specialised service for adults and children who need nutritional advice and support for a range of conditions, including: malnutrition; failure to thrive; cancer;
neurological disorders; diabetes; irritable bowel syndrome; and food allergies.
You can contact the service directly on 0151 290 4330 or via email at dietitian@nwbh.nhs.uk
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service page for more information.
Palliative Care Service
Patients can self-refer to the service or request a referral via their GP, district nurse or community matron.
You can contact the service directly on 0151 431 0156.
Phlebotomy Service
Our phlebotomy service takes blood samples from patients in Knowsley who have been identified as needing a blood test by another healthcare professional, such as their GP.
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service page for more information.
Podiatry Service
Our service aims to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs. These include common foot care problems such as ingrown toenails and bunions.
You can contact the service directly on 0151 290 2000 or via email at podiatry.department@nwbh.nhs.uk
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service page for more information.
Treatment Rooms Service
Our Treatment Room Service is delivered by nurses who provide care in a treatment rooms setting for: wound care; removal of sutures, staples or clips; injections and ear syringing. They are available from Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm, and between 10am and 4pm on weekends and bank holidays.
For an appointment at their preferred time and venue, patients can contact the central booking line directly on 0151 244 3532.
Tissue Viability Service
Our Tissue Viability Service work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide advice and support for people with non-healing or slow to heal wounds. They are available from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
You can contact the service directly on 0151 676 5443 or via email at
tissueviability@nwbh.nhs.uk
Wheelchair Service
Our Wheelchair Service in Knowsley is based at the Centre for Independent Living and provides assessments for people of all ages who have a permanent or temporary disability or injury. We will then be able to provide manual and powered wheelchairs, specialist seating and postural aids to meet individual needs following assessment.
GPs can refer patients to our Wheelchair Service for an assessment by completing our
referral form.
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service page for more information.
We provide tier 2 and 3 child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) for children and young people up to the age of 18 in Knowsley. We provide assessment, treatment and signposting for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
All referrals to our CAMHS services should be directed to our CAMHS Assessment and Response Team. Download the
CAMHS referral form or call the team for more information on 01925 579 405.
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service page for more information.