What is Post Hospital Support?
Post Hospital Support
Any in-home supports that you may need after you’ve been ill or in hospital. This may include nursing support, assistance with household tasks or gardening and assistance with community access.
How does the NDIS fund Post Hospital Support?
Post Hospital supports can be funded under one of the following categories your NDIS plan depending on the supports you choose:
Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life
Core Supports – Assistance with Social & Community Participation
Capacity Building Supports – Improved Daily Living
Am I eligible for funding for Post Hospital Support?
Eligibility for funding is assessed by the NDIS on a case-by-case basis and will be included in your plan if it is considered a reasonable and necessary support that meets your needs and will help you achieve your goals and is also dependent on your situation, plan objectives and aspirations.
Post Hospital Support at uCare iCare
uCare iCare knows that you might need continuity of care to maintain your independence in your home once you have been discharged from the hospital. Our supports include services such as:
- Personal care
- Domestic support
- Meal preparation
- Travel and transportation
- Administration of medication
- Wound management
You may consult with us about preparing a care plan best suited for your specific needs.
FAQs
Is long-term assistance for a complex recovery available in this service?
uCare iCare delivers short term assistance for participants who have undergone a minor operation or a longer term of help for those who need a complex recovery.
Are caregivers from uCare iCare qualified to provide clinical support?
Yes. We possess a team of registered nurses who are trained, qualified and patient in providing specialist nursing support.
Is meal preparation available in this service?
Yes. Caregivers take up the responsibility of preparing healthy food for NDIS participants under the attentive care of Post Hospital Support.