Cystic fibrosis clinical nurse specialist

The clinical nurse specialist for cystic fibrosis is Siobhan Davies. The clinical nurse specialist provides constant support to each patient as they progress through their care pathway. They take the patient through each step and are dedicated to providing each patient with a personal service.

Siobhan can provide written information on conditions, explain treatments and to answer any questions. The clinical nurse specialist works in partnership with the cystic fibrosis team to ensure that, where appropriate, referrals to other services are made. The clinical nurse specialist can help patients to access:
 

• Up to date clinical information, for example through discussion, or through distribution of patient information leaflets and booklets

• Practical advice and answers to your questions

• Emotional support

• Referral to other services (if appropriate) such as to community groups

Patients can also discuss a variety of issues including:

• Surgery

• Benefits/financial entitlement

• Other support services including social services, home and hospice care

• Emotional and psychological support and counselling

• Symptom management

• Employment

• Help with adaptions for the home/environmental aids

• Medications

• Local and national support groups

• Contact point for other member so the team
   

Siobhan has a wealth of experience in dealing with patients on a personal level, and understands that every patient has different needs.


Siobhan works from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Mondays to Friday, and is available to speak to either by phone or in person. An answer machine service is also available. Tel: 01782 552930