TB Nursing Service

Screening for people who have been in contact with a case of TB and investigation of people with symptoms of TB. Screening involves a symptom questionnaire and then possibly blood test, sputum samples or chest X-ray.

Type

Adult Services - TB Nursing Service

We work with patients suspected of having tuberculosis (TB), those receiving treatment and people who have been in contact with TB and need screening. We also offer advice and information to Doctors, other health care professionals and the public.

Our team of TB specialist nurses visit people receiving TB treatment in their own homes to provide support to them and their families. We also arrange the screening of people who have had contact with TB.

If you are worried that you or someone you know has TB or you need information and advice about TB, please contact the team. 

BCG vaccination – the vaccination for TB – for those children who fit the criteria is provided through the health visitor. Please contact your child’s health visitor if you think he or she needs BCG vaccination.

Who is this service for? Any who has TB, has symptoms of TB, or has had contact with someone who has TB. Anyone who needs advice or information regarding TB.

How to access this service: Contact us direct on 01933 235848/9, leaving a message if we are unable to answer, to enable us to get back to you.

Contact us

TB Nursing Service
York House
Isebrook Hospital
Irthlingborough Road
Wellingborough
Northants, NN8 1LP

Telephone: 01933 235848 or 01933 235849
Fax: 01933 234572

Email: maggie.chappell@nhft.nhs.uk
Email: liz.townson@nhft.nhs.uk