Pants on the NHS

[Velvetee]

Does anyone know if Incontinence pants can be obtained on the NHS? I think the Tena type ones would be ideal for my mother, but they are almost �40 for just over a month's supply.

[ladyalex]

I am sure that they are in Scotland, not certain about England/Wales/NI
Phone your GP surgery or District Nurse and ask if there is a Continence Service in your area. If you do not get any joy there, try the yellow pages or your local health authority again for a Continence Service. They are the people who can assess what's best and arrange for supply.
Goos luck.

[Goodsoulette]

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/incontinence/Pages/ Incontinenceproducts.aspx


Probably not tena, but they definitely supply kylies for the ebd and pads and netting if needed etc etc Well in Somerset they do anyways.

[ladyalex]

Sorry , cannot type...meant Good luck.

[mrs.chappie]

Hi V.

I have a friend whose husband needs them. He apparently gets them on prescription and he doesn't have to pay.

I hope your mum will be able to get them too.

[Schutzengel]

Velvetee. If your mother's GP agrees that she has urinary incontinence, he can arrange for the pads to be supplied free of charge. They are normally delivered directly to the house on a monthly basis. At least this is what happened when my friend who lived with us experienced the same problem (sadly, she is now deceased). The type supplied were waterproof backed pads which were held in place with net type knickers. Suggest you contact your mother's GP for further advice. Hope this helps. Schutz.

[Nannyjillx2]

Yep here too my dad has them delievered to him when he runs out he phones and they just come out with a new supply. They are free but I'm not sure how the arrangement came about I know he doesn't get a prescription though

But these are like all in one pants but he has them as he has been constantly bleeding and leaking form both ends after extensive treatment for prostrate cancer so might be abit different.

[Velvetee]

Thanks everyone. I know she will never use the pads, as she already has some, which sit in a corner unused. I think she will be more likely to use the pants, so will contact her surgery or PCT to see what options are available.

[puddicat]

Our guys wear larger disposable wrap around pads,but you can get the pads with the net pads depends on how much movement your mum has!