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7 item(s) found for Truro
 Establishment  |  Type
 Contact Information  |  Description
a) Falmouth Falls Clinic
Clinic
tel. (01326) 434740

Falmouth Day Hospital

Consultant, Dr Renwick
Physiotherapist, Sonya O'Rorke
Occupational Therapist, Sarah Armstrong
Nursing, Judith Haines

Multi-Disciplinary Team falls clinic,1 session per week for an 8 week rolling programme. They offer postural stability, education and medical review.

Older People in Central Primary Care Trust can be referred by anyone. Referrals should be to the Falmouth Day Hospital.

They are currently reviewing the Day Hospital Operational Policy
a) Helston - Balance / Stability Group
Clinic
tel. Day hospital (01326 435811) Physiotherapy( 01326) 435823

Physiotherapist, Charlotte Gorton
Occupational Therapist, Cath Frances

1 per week (Wednesday am). 6 week static programme GP or Health Professional (GP asked to consent to these referrals).
Duchy Hospital
Hospital
Manager: David Hillier 01872 226100

Acute surgical and medical in-patient/daycases, outpatient facilities include: Osteoporosis clinic, incontinence clinic, physiotherapy, including balance management Poplation of Cornwall Both residents and day-care clients.
Care and Repair Schemes
other agency
Penwith and Kerrier - 01326 561023. Carrick - 01872 260777. Wadebridge - 01208 815615. Caradon - 0845 6021214.

An advisory service providing free advice on Repairs, Adaptations, Improvements, and Grants applications to older and disabled people.
Handy Person Schemes
other agency
Penwith and Kerrier 01326 569934. Carrick and Restormel 01872 262863. Wadebrige Anchor 01208 816522. Caradon Handy Van 01579340073

An affordable home repir service for older and disabled people, to carry out small repairs e.g. replace locks and repair window frames; and minor jobs such as light bulb changing, fitting smoke alarms, and hanging curtains.
Mobility Centre
other agency
01872 254920

Carries out assessments and gives advice and information to people about aids for daily living, mobility aids, wheelchairs, and driving adaptations. Can supply equipment for sale.
Red Cross
other agency
Red Cross House, Lighterage Hill, Newham, Truro. TR1 2XR Tel: 01872 272471 Fax: 01872 225029 www.redcross.org.uk

Several schemes to help older people maintain their independence; including a home from hospital scheme, and limited loan equipment
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