About the Service
Urinary tract infections are one of the most common conditions affecting women, yet for many, they become a persistent and debilitating part of everyday life.
Based within the Warrell Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital, we offer a dedicated multi-disciplinary service for women whose UTIs are recurrent, chronic, or complex in nature.
Who can access the UTI clinic?
You may be suitable for this clinic if you:
- Have had three or more UTIs within the past 12 months, or two or more in the past 6 months
- Have ongoing urinary symptoms, that have not resolved with standard antibiotic treatment
- Have experienced a complicated UTI, such as one involving the kidneys (pyelonephritis) or requiring hospital admission
- Have an underlying condition – such as diabetes, immunosuppression, urinary tract abnormalities, or a history of urological surgery – that makes your UTIs more difficult to manage
- Have been unable to find effective treatment or a clear diagnosis through primary care or general outpatient services
If you feel this clinic may be right for you, please speak to your GP or Consultant, who can assess your suitability and submit a referral on your behalf.
We are unable to accept self-referrals.
What will happen when I’m referred?
Before your appointment
Once your referral has been received and accepted, you will be sent an appointment letter along with a detailed pre-clinic questionnaire. We ask that you complete this before your visit, as it helps us make the most of your time with us.
Your first appointment
Your initial appointment will last approximately 60 minutes. You will be seen by one of our specialist clinicians who will go through your questionnaire with you, carry out a clinical assessment, and discuss what investigations or next steps may be appropriate. You are very welcome to bring a family member, friend, or carer with you for support.
Follow-up and ongoing care
Following your initial assessment, you will receive a written summary of your appointment and an outline of your agreed care plan. Where appropriate, further investigations (such as a cystoscopy or ultrasound scan) will also be arranged, and you will be given full details of what these involve.
Research and Innovation
Our team is actively involved in research aimed at improving the care and treatment of women with recurrent UTIs. You may be invited to take part in a study during your visit. Participation is entirely voluntary and will not affect the care you receive in any way.
Contact Us
To cancel/change appointments: (0161) 276 6332 (Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm)
For general enquires: uro.gynaecology@mft.nhs.uk
How to find us
The UTI clinic is based at the Warrell Unit, at Saint Mary’s Hospital on Oxford Road.
This can be found within the Gynaecology Outpatient Department on the Ground Floor.
Some investigations, such as ultrasound scans, may be arranged at other sites within Saint Mary’s Hospital or elsewhere across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Full details will be provided when relevant.
Referral information
We accept referrals from GPs (using the e-Referral system, forward referrals to “Urogynaecology”), community continence teams and consultants from both NHS and private hospitals.
We are unable to accept self-referrals.