Getting information and advice about HD and someone to support you

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)

HD Specialist Service  ( HD Specialist, HD Clinical Lead, Specialist Youth Advisors, Financial Wellbeing Officer )

Clinical Genetics

Speech & Language Therapy

Nutrition & Dietetics

Physiotherapy

Occupational Therapy

Neuropsychology

Advocacy

Podiatry

Mental Health Services ( Angus, Dundee City , Dundee East , Dundee West , Perth & Kinross )

Social Work ( Angus , Dundee City , Perth & Kinross )

NHS Inform ( Health Information Service )

HD Buzz ( Research information )

HeaDline

Health Literacy Place ( Assistance to understand information and choices )

General Dental Services  (Specialist services at Dundee Dental Hospital & Broxden Dental Centre )

GP

TORT Centre (Wheelchair, Seating, Assistive Technologies and Orthotics)

Palliative Care Services/ Hospices

Driving Assessment Service

Huntington’s Disease & Driving

HDYO

Anyone can make a 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.

Clients with a new diagnosis of HD should be directed to the HD Road Map , where appropriate

SCI Gateway should clearly identify HD Specialists as main point of contact for information and advice about HD.

There are clear links with Social Work ( Angus , Dundee City , Perth & Kinross ) to provide assessment and care management.

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

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.