YDHS Client Information Booklet (396kb pdf) - GHA Central

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ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES (CONT.) Podiatry Deals with assessment, diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb disorders. It includes removal of corns, calluses and ingrown toenails, addressing heel, arch and forefoot pain, knee and lower leg problems, diabetic and arthritic related problems and providing footwear advice. Podiatry services are provided by qualified podiatrists from the Gippsland Foot Clinic. Speech Pathology A Speech Pathologist is trained to: • assess and treat people who have a communication disability • work with people who have difficulties with eating and drinking (swallowing) • advocate strongly for appropriate care and services for people with communication disabilities. 8
COMMUNITY SERVICES Accommodation Assistance YDHS provides housing assistance to those people in a crisis as a result of homelessness or impending homelessness. Our aim is to assist individuals and families to maintain appropriate, secure and sustainable housing by providing temporary accommodation, information on housing issues and support where required. Adult Day Activity Support Service This Service provides recreational and social activities for those who like company and a chat and have difficulty in participating in other community activities. Continence Advisory Service The Service provides a specialised monthly visiting service for people who are experiencing bladder or bowel problems. Community Nursing Community Nursing is a home based service for clients and their families in the Yarram and district community. It is provided by trained registered nurses and is available 7 days a week. Some examples of the ‘in home’ services provided by the community nurses include: • wound management • providing hygiene maintenance and personal care for frail elderly people • providing post-operative care • 24hr palliative care for terminally ill clients and support for their family • monitoring and maintenance of people with an unstable chronic illness or disease Counselling YDHS Community Counsellors provide counselling, practical assistance, advocacy and social support to clients within the community. Clients experiencing grief, depression, marital breakdown, difficulties in managing the behaviour of their children or conflict with family members are welcome to make a confidential appointment. Diabetes Education Diabetes Education is a planned process that aims to help people gain the ability to live with Diabetes and be as healthy as possible. The Diabetes Educator is a specially trained nurse who has experience, qualifications and advanced knowledge in the care of people with Diabetes and those at risk of Diabetes. 9
Page 1 and 2: A Guide for Clients of Yarram & Dis
Page 3 and 4: Contents Page Organisational Object
Page 5 and 6: Our experienced and dedicated staff
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Page 16 and 17: Rights and responsibilities The rel
Page 18 and 19: • Recognise the role of the carer
Page 20 and 21: Advocacy Clients of YDHS are encour
Page 22 and 23: Comments, Compliments and Complaint
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