This document is available in English as well as in languages other than English. Links to the English and multilingual resources can be accessed further below. To download information click on the selected language. This will take you directly to the resource. Note that some PDFs can be quite large and may take several minutes to download.
Me and my catheter self-care sheets
These self-care sheets help people learn how to care for their catheter safely and independently. They include easy-to-follow information about cleaning and changing catheter bags, preventing infections, solving common problems, and getting more equipment. The sheets also support clinicians to teach and guide people in their catheter care.
Note: In English, the information is split into 6 separate self-care sheets:
- Sheet 1 – What is a catheter and why do I have one?
- Sheet 2 – How do I care for my catheter and bags?
- Sheet 3 – How do I change a leg bag and connect a night bag?
- Sheet 4 – How can I avoid infections?
- Sheet 5 – What do I do if something goes wrong?
- Sheet 6 – How can I get more equipment?
In other languages, all 6 topics are combined into one document.
- Organisation:
- Bolton Clarke (formally Royal District Nursing Service)
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- January 2025
- Last reviewed:
- May 2026
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