Tuberculosis (TB) Nursing Service

Our Community Tuberculosis (TB) Service provides essential advice and information regarding TB to both the public and healthcare professionals.

We are dedicated to offering community-based support and care to adults and children diagnosed with TB, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance both at home and in nurse-led community clinics. We work closely with other healthcare professionals and agencies involved in our patients’ care.

Key Functions:

Advice and Information:
o Educate the public and healthcare professionals about TB, its symptoms, prevention, and treatment options.
o Disseminate accurate and up-to-date information to raise awareness and understanding of TB.

Community-Based Support and Care:
o Provide personalised care and support to TB patients in their homes, through community clinics, and telephone reviews.
o Offer psychosocial support to help patients and their families cope with the disease.

Contact Tracing and Testing:
o Conduct contact tracing to identify individuals who may have been exposed to TB.
o Offer testing to known contacts of TB patients to prevent the spread of infection.

New Entrant Screening:
o Screen new entrants from countries with a high incidence of TB to detect active and latent TB.
o Provide interpretation and translation services to ensure accessible and effective communication.

Notifiable Disease Management:
o Ensure TB cases are reported as required by law to help control and prevent outbreaks.
o Implement measures to stop the spread of TB within the community.

Our service is committed to stopping the spread of TB and providing comprehensive care to those affected by the disease. By working closely with healthcare professionals and utilising community resources, we strive to create a healthier and safer environment for everyone.