We aim to achieve the best outcomes for all people with bladder or bowel dysfunction using evidence based practice.

We promote independence and provide an equitable, effective and efficient service, affording people the opportunity to have their condition improved or cured through a holistic assessment.

Location

The Continence Advisory Service is managed from Falkirk Community Hospital and provides a service throughout Forth Valley.

Continence Service
Out Patients Department
Falkirk Community Hospital
Majors Loan
Falkirk
FK1 5QE

Contact Numbers

• Home Delivery Order Line (for patients on NHS Forth Valley Delivery): 01324 673885
• Administrator: 01324 673882
• Home Delivery Queries: 01324 673881
• Clinical Helpline: 01324 567175

Services

We provide an adult service 16yrs + and a children’s service. We also provide a helpline for parents, carers and professionals.

The service is nurse-led and offers specialist advice to people experiencing bladder and/or bowel problems. There is the option to be assessed at home if appropriate.

Bladder and Bowel Clinics are co-ordinated from the Continence Administration Office.

Adult Clinics are held in Falkirk and Stirling.

Children Clinics are held in Falkirk, Stirling, Alloa, Callander and Balfron.

The Children’s Continence Clinical Helpline Number 01324 567175. Please leave a message and the nurse will get back to you.

Referrals

Please contact your GP to refer to the Continence Service.

Reasons for referral:

• Full clinical assessment of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction
• support with treatment plan
• emotional support

Please note if your requests is for products, please contact District Nurse for Continence Assessment

Bladder and Bowel Clinics are co-ordinated from the Continence Administration Office.
Adult Clinics are held in Falkirk and Stirling.

Referral to the service can be made through Health Services, Education Service or Social Work. ie GP, School Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language etc.