Patients are benefitting from improved care at home, thanks to new equipment funded by Solihull Hospital Charity.
Three new scanners
The charity has purchased three portable bladder scanners to support the work of community nurses, assessing bladder function and volume during home visits across the borough.
The new equipment is expected to reduce the need for hospital appointments, allowing for earlier diagnoses and faster, more effective treatment.
What are bladder scanners?
Bladder scanners are non-invasive devices used to detect urinary retention (the inability to completely empty the bladder) and other bladder issues, particularly in patients with mobility problems or complex conditions.
Until now, many community nursing teams have had to refer patients to hospital services due to limited access to this essential diagnostic tool.
The new scanners are lightweight and portable, which makes them far easier for staff to carry as they travel between patients’ homes.
The impact
Jessica Burton, Clinical Lead for Solihull Community Bladder and Bowel Services, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Solihull Hospital Charity for funding the new scanners. Bladder scanners make a real difference to the way we deliver care. They reduce the need for catheterisation, help us prevent infections and ultimately improve patients’ comfort and outcomes.”
Solihull Hospital Charity is part of University Hospitals Birmingham Charity. The Charity funds extras such as equipment, research, and staff training that cannot be provided by the NHS.
To find out more about Solihull Hospital Charity and how you can support the Charity, visit: hospitalcharity.org/our-facilities/solihull-hospital-charity
