In short
IV therapy means fluids given directly into a vein through a small, thin tube called a cannula. We give IV therapy in your own home in and around Dartford, and a qualified healthcare professional stays with you for the whole drip. Every drip starts with a consultation about your health and medicines, and where a prescription-only medicine is involved it only goes ahead if an independent prescriber has assessed you and decided it is appropriate.
What we will and won’t promise
People ask about IV therapy for lots of reasons. We don’t make claims about what a drip will do for you, and we are wary of anyone who does. At your consultation we will talk honestly about what IV therapy involves, whether it makes sense for you, and whether something else, including simply seeing your GP, would be better.
Safety comes first
- A health questionnaire and consultation before any drip, covering your medical history, allergies and current medicines
- Basic checks such as pulse and blood pressure before we start
- Sterile, single-use equipment for every client
- A qualified healthcare professional with you from start to finish
- Clear aftercare advice and a way to contact us afterwards
How it works
Initial chat
Call or WhatsApp us. We will ask some health questions to check IV therapy could be suitable.
Consultation
A detailed consultation covering your history and medicines. If a prescription is needed, a prescriber reviews it.
Your drip
We place a small cannula, set up the drip and stay with you the whole time.
Aftercare
We remove the cannula, check you are well and explain what to look out for.
Who it may not be suitable for
This is not a complete list. We check suitability at your consultation and will tell you if a treatment is not right for you.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Heart, kidney or liver conditions, which may make extra fluid unsafe
- Some medicines and allergies; we will check these at your consultation
- Feeling acutely unwell: please contact your GP or NHS 111 instead
IV Therapy: common questions
Does an IV drip hurt?
You will feel a sharp scratch when the cannula goes in. After that most people feel very little, and you can relax, read or watch something while the drip runs.
How long does IV therapy take?
It depends on what is being given. We will tell you how long to allow before we start.
Why can’t I see a drip menu?
UK rules do not allow prescription-only medicines to be advertised to the public, and many IV ingredients fall into that category. What is appropriate for you is decided at your consultation, not chosen from a list.
