Receiving nursing at home has so many benefits. There’s no need to make an appointment, no sitting around in waiting rooms, and for Helping Hand clients it means seeing familiar faces in familiar uniforms.

Clients receiving home care services can often access nursing services through their government funding, or there is always the option to self-fund.

You might not know it, but nurses can do quite a lot without the need for a GP on-site. So, in this episode of Age Old Problems: New Aged Care Kate spoke to Jessica Bryant, a nurse and Clinical Manager with Helping Hand, to discuss:

• Eligibility for nursing at home
• The many services available to you (which include everything from health assessments, medication management and wound care, to chronic disease management, post-surgery care and more)
• The important reporting and interaction between GPs and Nurses
• The benefits at home nursing can also bring to carers
• Changes that are on the way, including Support at Home, and other initiatives to keep people living at home longer.

Useful Resources:

Helping Hand website

Helping Hand phone number - 1300 653 600

MyAged Care website

MyAgedCare number - 1800 200 422

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

Episode hosted by Kate Holland

Episode recorded and edited by Drew Radford

REMEMBER: You understand your needs better than anyone. Take the time to discuss them with one of our friendly team members to ensure the care you get is the right fit for you.