Hospital Avoidance Services
SNHN has commissioned a number of providers to provide short-term hospital avoidance services.
Social work services provided to support clients improve their health and well-being, navigate the system, and prevent potentially avoidable hospital admissions.
Holistic needs of clients assessed by experienced and qualified social workers. Referral and linkage to a broad range of appropriate services. Clients supported in their homes or community, or via GP practice-based services.
Eligibility
- People living with chronic and/or complex health care conditions
- Recent hospitalisation and at risk of readmission without support
- People having trouble navigating and accessing support services
- Carers at risk of stress or burnout who require support and assistance
- Complex family situations including family and domestic violence
PCCS operates the GP Social
Work service across the following LGAs: Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Ryde, Direct referral
Email: nswintake@pccs.org.au
Fax: 02 9477 8799
Ph: 02 9477 8700
Proveda operates the GP Social Work service across the following LGAs:
- Hunters Hill
- Lane Cove
- Mosman
- North Sydney
- Northern Beaches
- Willoughby
Ph:1300 002 262
Email: hello@proveda.com.au
Fax: 02 9998 2999
