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Four ways to connect to other catheter users

Are you struggling in isolation? Many catheter users do. Blockages, infection, pain and other complications can be regular occurrences. You can sometimes feel like you are the only one in the world having such a hard time with your catheter. If that’s you, you need to know that you don’t have to go it alone.

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3 ways to connect to other catheter users

Are you struggling in isolation? Many catheter users do. Blockages, infection, pain and other complications can be regular occurrences. You can sometimes feel like you are the only one in the world having such a hard time with your catheter. If that’s you, you need to know that you don’t have to go it alone.

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5 easy steps to getting a LINC catheter on Prescription

A question we frequently get asked at LINC is, “How can I get a LINC catheter added to my regular prescription?” Many users trial a LINC catheter, love it, but then don’t know how to get hold of one on a regular basis. Here are 5 easy steps to ensuring you get a LINC catheter on prescription every time. 1. Know the facts For your doctor or nurse to prescribe any product, it must first be available on the drug tariff. This a central list of approved medicines and equipment that the NHS has agreed to fund. All LINC catheters are listed on the drug tariff and are therefore available on prescription. You can find the drug tariff online here. We think users should be aware of the range of products available to them. 2. Know the product code Before asking your doctor or nurse to prescribe a LINC catheter, make sure you know the correct code. This can be found on both the catheter box and the catheter packet. If you are not sure of the code, you can find all of our catheter order codes online. All you need to know is your catheter length (standard, female or…
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