Waitematā DHB Physiotherapy - Community

Public Service, Allied Health, Community

Today

Open today 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

The goal of Community Physiotherapy is to work with patients and their family/ whānau to help individuals reach their potential and to live as independently as possible, through assessment and intervention specific to the home and community environment.

About the Service

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the community physiotherapist can see individuals in a community clinic or in the home, depending on where their needs can best be assessed.

Community Physiotherapy can provide:

- An assessment of an individual's current health condition and how they are coping at home.

- A personal rehabilitation programme.

- Advice and education for patients and carers.

- Assessment for, and possible provision of, walking aids or other equipment which
enables people to remain independent.

- Chest physiotherapy, including advice and education.

Referral Expectations

Entry Criteria

People with reduced mobility due to a temporary or permanent illness or disability.
Adults over the age of 16 years.
Children under the age of 16 years with personal health issues and respiratory conditions.

Referral

Self or, with the patient's permission, family/ whānau.
GPs or other health professionals.

Referrals are not accepted for the following:

People with behavioural disabilities, except for those with acute respiratory conditions (others are seen by Spectrum Care).
Children under the age of 16 years (except for acute respiratory conditions).
Residents living in residential homes / care facilities who require ongoing treatment.
Assessment of complex wheelchair and level two seating (should go direct to Mobility Solutions).
Children with a disability who are over 16 and still attend school (seen by Child Development Service).

Please telephone the Referral Screener for all requests, information and advice:
Phone: (09) 486 8945 ext 43222 (8.00am - 4.30pm; Monday to Friday)
Email: OlderAdultsHomeHealth@Waitematadhb.govt.nz (for referrals)