Getting information and advice about HD and someone to support you
Examples of Support
Signposting to trusted sources and provision of information and support (e.g. career planning, employment issues, carer support, finances, welfare rights, insurance, planning ahead, power of attorney, living wills, wills and testaments, keeping healthy, research, condition specific information, driving, housing)
Key Services and People
Integrated Multi Agency Arrangements, Referral Pathways and Resources
Open referral to HD Specialists or Specialist Youth Advisors
All clients should be provided with a referral pack appropriate to their needs, including a service leaflet detailing available specialist support
All clients with a new diagnosis of HD should be directed to the HD Road Map
G.P. information services, such as SCI Gateway and/or local alternative, should clearly identify HD Specialists as main point of contact for information and advice about HD.
There are clear referral routes with Social Work to provide assessment and care management. Clients are initially referred to central contact centre (03451 551 503) before being passed to appropriate team and allocated a social worker.
Standards
A summary letter should be provided to GP and client within one month of completion of assessment
Every client should have a named HD Specialist
Referral to individual service standards
Outcomes
People living with HD and their families are provided with timely and accurate information about their condition and the choices, services and support available to them.