Service

Catheter Care (IDC & SPC)

Planned catheter changes and catheter care at home for indwelling urethral (IDC) and suprapubic (SPC) catheters.

What's included

Routine IDC or SPC change as ordered by your doctor
Catheter site and skin care
Help with blockages, bypassing or leaking
Drainage bag set-up and changes (leg and night bags)
Check of urine and signs of infection, with GP follow-up if needed
Education for you and your carers on daily catheter care

Who it's for

People with a long-term IDC or an established SPC. The first SPC change after insertion is done by your urology or hospital team.

Please have ready

Your doctor's catheter order (size and type), your catheter and drainage supplies if you have them, and the date of your last change.

How care is delivered

A Registered Nurse visits you at home or in supported accommodation. Care is provided with your consent and within the nurse's scope of practice. If anything needs a doctor's review, we contact your GP with your permission.