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Service |
Description |
Criteria |
Contact for Queries |
| COMMUNITY REHABILITATION | Home based M.D.T. Rehab for people 16 years and over who have suffered a neurological event. The team accept referrals from Health Professionals working in both the acute and non-acute areas. | Client must have achievable goals and the potential to improve |
430 4100 |
| COMMUNITY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | Intervention for adults living in the community who require assessment for equipment or housing alterations, to compensate for functional limitations. | Clients with functional limitations who do not meet the criteria for rehabilitation or out patient services. |
OT Waiting list approximately 11 months at present.
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| COMMUNITY PHYSIOTHERAPIST | Short-term intervention to address mobility issues and/or education of patient/carers regarding physical management, including for respiratory conditions. | Unable to access outpatient services, or need is specifically related to home environment. |
430 4100 |
| COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORKER | Provide advocacy and support for people with a medical condition to enable them to live independently, assist with rest home/respite placement and provide information on transport and accommodation etc, if attending a hospital appointment outside their area. | Client must be 16 years and over, with a physical health issue. Mental health and renal clients receive support from their respective services. |
430 4100 |
| COMMUNITY DIETITIAN | Nutritional support for community based adults in Northland, predominantly in the areas of Oncology, Stoma Therapy and Frail Elderly. | Clients unable to attend an outpatient appointment. PHO’s have their own Dietetic Service. |
430 4100 |
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Northland DHB Community Rehabilitation & Allied Health Services
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