No, you do not need to pay for any equipment deemed necessary for your safety, function and quality of life. This is delivered to you at a time arranged which is suitable to you. A charge is made for an ‘Alert Alarm‘ falls system, but this would be discussed in advance of arranging.

If you require a wheelchair, a member of the team will order this through a company called ‘Westmarc wheelchair services’ at no cost to you. If your need, though, is urgent, Red Cross do provide a short term loan service for a charge, only until your own wheelchair arrives. Their number is 0141 891 4000.

The team receive internal referrals from our Multi-disciplinary Team in relation to existing ACCORD patients.

External referrals that come via General Practitioners, Hospital Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists and District Nurses are presented to our morning 'Huddle' meeting.

At this point the MDT determine the most appropriate course of action to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.

The physiotherapist, occupational therapist or both if necessary, will ask you what you feel your main issues are, in order that this can be prioritised. If you are able on the day, we will assess your function, for example, strength, balance, moving around and carrying out tasks in your home to identify what may be of use to you.

Yes, a referral to PT or OT will be discussed with you and only be made with your consent. The PT/OT will be aware of your condition and how this affects you. They will work with you to identify possible solutions to overcome your functional difficulties.