FlexEquip is a service of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW Motor Neurone Disease NSW (MND NSW).

Have the ability to access equipment for palliative care registered patients.

There are numerous private providers of equipment in the local area.

Can include aids to stay independent such as walking aids and mechanical devices for lifting in and out of bed.

Provides assistive technology and related services to people in NSW with specific, short term or ongoing health needs to assist them to live safely at home.

The PBS Schedule lists all of the medicines available to be dispensed to patients at a Government-subsidised price.

From 1 January 2023, the PBS Safety Net threshold for patients with a concession card will be $262.80 and for other eligible patients it will be $1,563.50.

It is helpful to find out which pharmacies in your local area provide a home delivery service.

Under the Dose Administration Aids Program, pharmacies provide medicines to their patients in a well-sealed, tamper-proof device.

Under the Home Medicines Review, a pharmacist visits patients’ homes to help them understand all the medicines they take and make recommendations to help health practitioners and patients develop medicine management plans.

A personal alarm is an emergency call system that allows a person to call for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The MLHD Palliative Care Service is made up of specialist nurses and allied health clinicians (Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Dietitian and Aboriginal Health Support Worker).

A range of services available including Oncology Social Worker

Mary Potter Palliative Care Unit inpatient palliative care services include social work consultation and support.

Renal Support Care in the MLHD is provided by a multidisciplinary team and included Renal Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian and Social Worker support.

The ACT/NSW/VIC/TAS state-based MS organisation. MS Plus Social Work Advisors provide meaningful advice and practical support services.

IPTAAS provides financial assistance from the NSW Government towards your travel and accommodation costs when you need to travel long distances for specialised health treatment that is not available locally.

NSW Health service for people who require transport to, or from, a health facility such as a hospital or rehabilitation unit but do not need a time-critical emergency ambulance.

Specialised community transport is available for the frail aged, people with disabilities and people who are transport-disadvantaged through Valmar.

Supports NSW residents who are unable to use public transport because of a severe and permanent disability.