MLHD Kidney and Renal Services

Renal Support Care in the MLHD is provided by a multidisciplinary team and included Renal Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian and Social Worker support. The Renal Social Worker assists renal patients throughout the course of their illness and treatment.

The Social Worker will provide the following to the patient and family:

  • Psychosocial assessment and case management to optimise patient quality of life;

  • Counselling around decision to initiate dialysis, conservatory supportive treatment or withdraw from dialysis

  • Management of patient, family, and carer distress,

  • Access and referral to relevant social supports and patient advocacy,

  • Care planning with the multidisciplinary team;

  • Advice and assistance with advance care planning; and

  • Bereavement counselling.

Referral to the Renal Stream Service can be made by calling the Community Care Intake Service on 1800 654 324 or email MLHD-CCIS@health.nsw.gov.au

Social Work SupportCristy Houghton