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Using HCP to access allied health
Did you know that allcare can help you to access allied healthcare services?
As an accredited in-home care provider, allcare can help you to use your Government funding to access allied health professionals. Allied health professionals are all those who work with doctors and nurses to care for your health.
allcare has access to a trusted network of service providers who can help our clients to recover from a recent hospitalisation, or rehabilitation support for recovery from an injury. Whether it is a speech therapist, podiatrist, physiotherapist or any other allied health professional, allcare can provide you with details, arrange the appointment and transport for you.
allcare can help you access:
• speech therapists, optometrists, podiatrists, audiologists or dietitians
• emotional support, including psychologists or counselling services
• rehabilitation support, such as occupational therapists or physiotherapists
In this edition of allcare Connect, we have prepared a handy guide to different allied healthcare services. To discuss your options, and how allcare can help you connect to allied healthcare services, please call us on 1300 377 074 and one of our helpful team members will be happy to discuss!
Physiotherapists - Provide exercise programs to develop strength and balance, falls prevention, and treatment for back and / or neck pain, arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, breathing problems, incontinence and repetitive strain injury (RSI) to name a few.
Podiatrists - Provide treatment for feet and care of foot wounds, diabetic foot care, assistance with ingrown nails, management of corns and calluses, and regular and ongoing nail care
Speech Pathologists - Can assist if a person requires assistance with dietary requirements, speech and swallowing, and improving cognitive language ability and more.
Dietitians or Nutritionists - Accredited dietitians or nutritionists can help you understand how to meet your changing nutritional needs and find ways to continue to get enjoyment from your diet and maintain healthy eating habits.
Psychologists - Trained professional psychologists can objectively assess cognitive and behavioural functions in older people. Psychological services can result in long-term benefits that assist elderly individuals to maintain higher levels of well-being.
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