You do not always need a referral from your GP to get help from other kinds of healthcare professionals, for example a physiotherapist, podiatrist, chiropractor or optometrist. Only some services and treatment are publicly funded. Registered health practitioners. Health practitioners that do not need to be registered. You cannot choose the specialist and you may have to go on a waiting list first. If you have private health insurance, depending on your policy, you may be able to claim back all or some of the cost.
If you have private health insurance, you may be able to claim the Disability Allowance for part of the cost that is not paid by your insurer. Disability Allowance. Prescription Subsidy Scheme. Community Services Card. They can suggest a wide range of specialist help for you, including:. There may be a fee for these specialist services. If you see a therapist or specialist through the public health system and are eligible for publicly funded healthcare, you do not have to pay.
If you need specialist care to recover from an injury and your claim has been accepted by the Accident Compensation Corporation ACC , then they may pay for your treatment. What support can I get. You can get help from the National Travel Assistance Scheme to pay for your travel and accommodation if:.
National Travel Assistance Scheme. Some private health insurance policies cover visits to medical and other kinds of healthcare services that are not publicly funded.
You can also choose which consultant-led team will be in charge of your treatment. This means that if you choose a particular consultant for a procedure, you can choose to have your first outpatient appointment at the hospital where the consultant works and be treated by that consultant's team.
Find out more about consultant choice. Once you have decided on a hospital, you could book your first outpatient appointment through the NHS e-Referral Service.
Find out more about patient choice of hospitals. Under the NHS Constitution , if your GP refers you for a condition that's not urgent, you have the right to start treatment led by a consultant within 18 weeks from when you're referred, unless you want to wait longer or waiting longer is clinically right for you. Find out more about waiting times.
As well as specialist referrals, your GP can help you find the right stop smoking services, weight loss service or other self-management programmes that help prevent or manage a condition. Self-management programmes are not simply about educating you about your condition. They also let you take control of your health by learning new skills to manage your condition on a daily basis. But these services may not be available on the NHS and you may have to pay for them yourself.
Some areas may offer local schemes that allow patients to have subsidised access to gyms or weight loss services such as Weight Watchers, Slimming World or Rosemary Conley. Remember to take your Medicare card external site to your appointment, and your Health Care Card external site if you have one. Visit the Medicare website external site for more information on bulk billing, patient accounts and how to claim your benefit. If you are not satisfied with the outcome of this discussion, you can contact the Health and Disability Services Complaints Office HaDSCO which provides a free resolution service for complaints about health or disability services in Western Australia.
This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not imply endorsement and is not intended to replace advice from your healthcare professional. Readers should note that over time currency and completeness of the information may change. All users should seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for a diagnosis and answers to their medical questions.
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