HealthInfo West Coast-Te Tai Poutini
Urinary incontinence in women
Bladder control problems are common in women. Two out of three women with urinary incontinence don't seek help because they don't think anything can be done. This is not the case. There are things you can do to help yourself, and there are treatments available. If you are struggling with incontinence you should see your GP for assessment and advice.
The District Nursing Service provides continence advice. It provides support, assessment and products for people with continence issues. Your GP can refer you, but you can also contact the service directly using the following phone numbers:
District Nursing service provider |
Contact |
Phone |
Karamea Health Clinic |
Rural nurse specialist |
(03) 782-6710 |
Buller District Nursing Service |
District nurse |
(03) 788-9277 |
Ngakawau Health Centre |
Rural nurse specialist |
(03) 788-5063 |
Reefton Health Centre |
Rural nurse specialist |
(03) 732-6440 |
Greymouth District Nursing Service |
District nurse |
(03) 769-7721 |
Moana/Otira Rural Clinic |
Rural nurse specialist |
(03) 738-0003 |
Hokitika District Nursing Service |
District nurse |
(03) 756-9906 |
South Westland Area Practice |
Rural nurse specialists |
(03) 752-0700 |
If your call goes to voicemail, leave a message. The nurses check the voicemail daily.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
- Continence New Zealand – Bladder control problems in women
Detailed information about the types of urinary incontinence, the causes, and what can be done. Continence New Zealand also provides a freephone helpline for people with continence problems. Call 0800‑650‑659.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Adapted by the West Coast DHB. Last reviewed May 2016.
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Review key: HIUPW-65591
