Support

The Private Health Partnership's new service called "Support" provides immediate help and advice for people suffering a chronic health condition or disability.

"Support" is designed as a "use it when you need it" service that provides prompt assessment of care needs and helps individuals and families cut through confusing and time expensive "red tape" which can reduce a two year wait to just two weeks.

The assessment is usually done in the individual's own home by a community nurse, occupational therapist or specialist nurse, depending on circumstances. Prompt intervention can mean health conditions are addressed at an early stage, maximising the ability to live independently at home, and avoiding any delays of the State system.

The service can also be used by families where a relative's condition is well advanced, perhaps suggesting the need for residential or nursing home care, or where a chronic condition such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, MS or Alzheimer's is causing real distress, and emotional support becomes as important as medical treatment.

"Support" costs £475 and entitles the user not only to the special home visit, but access to the following ongoing assistance package for a period of 12 months:

• Priority Helplines providing unlimited ongoing advice. 24 hours/365 days a year
• A personal nurse adviser acting as case manager
• Detailed Care Plan with options.
• Guidance on aids and adaptive equipment
• Advice on independent living
• Access to equipment suppliers, often at discounted prices

The service can be repeated, if necessary, at the same cost, or the ongoing assistance package can be purchased at the end of 12 months for an additional £140.00

For more information please choose a button below: