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Our Services
Care Advisory Service
This service is available to all people, their carers and families living with MND in WA.
Our Care Advisors can assist you with:
- Confidential provision of information on MND;
- Assessment of needs of MND patient and family;
- Timely accessing of appropriate services that could
- include Home Nursing, Respite, Physiotherapy,
- Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Social Work;
- Advocacy on behalf of patients and families to meet their needs.
Hours
The Care Advisory Service is available Monday to Friday 9 am and 4.30 pm.
However, office staff are often able to assist you at other times. Should the office be unattended, please leave a message on our answering machine and your query will be responded to promptly.
Information
This is available to patients, their carers and families, and health care professionals.
- Current literature on MND, research and care issues can be accessed.
- A monthly newsletter is published with relevant up to date information.
- DVDs and videos available on request.
- Support group meetings.
Education
We conduct seminars and talks for lay and professional people. Care Advisors are available as a resource to staff in hostels and nursing homes where a patient with MND may be living.
Equipment
The Association has a bank of equipment available for loan to MND patients. This is acquired through funds raised by the Association and from submissions to various service organisations, corporate and charitable foundations and the Lotteries Commission. Care Advisors are able to arrange for equipment in liaison with a client's Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
Financial Assistance
The Association provides small amount to help fund internet access, respite, travel equipment and some special purposes to help maintain quality of life. Ask your Care Advisor for details.
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Caution: We provide information about the latest MND research findings from the MND Research Insitute of Australia and other recognised organisations. Every care is taken to reproduce it as accurately as possible. Should you feel it conflicts with any information given or represented elsewhere, we advise you to consult your doctor or neurologist. |
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After Hours Assistance
The Care Advisors suggest the following steps as a guide if you require assistance out of office hours:
MND Information and Advice
Call after hours number: Mobile 0447 000 157
For General Health Care Needs :
> Contact your Locum GP for medical assistance.
> Attend your closest public hospital out-patient department, or
> Call Health Direct Australia on 1800 022 222
Emergency Respite Needs :
Contact Perth Home Care Services Crisis Care Service: Phone 9244 5411
Emergency Health Care Needs :
Dial "000" and ask for an ambulance |
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