Late Effects of Polio
Auckland, Waikato, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Wellington, Blenheim, Nelson, Christchurch and Otago
Who should apply?
Any person with a confirmed diagnosis of having been exposed to the polio virus by a primary health practitioner (GP/consultant), is now living with the late effects of polio and is wanting to be proactive about the options for physical management of their symptoms, whether their physical problems are minimal or severe.
The current service offered is an initial assessment of physical function and impairment which may take up to up 1.5 hrs after which there may be a follow-up and review appointment scheduled if required. In some cases, appointments may be split and provided as two shorter sessions via telehealth services where appropriate
Where?
We can currently refer to affiliated clinicians in Auckland, Waikato, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Wellington, Blenheim, Nelson, Christchurch and Otago, you can see more information on our network of affiliated clinicians map.
- There may be a waitlist in your region:
- We will acknowledge your registration and hold your details until a Duncan Foundation funded appointment is available.
- Please feel free to email us to arrange a time to discuss options after your registration is received
How do I apply?
Registration will initiate an alert to the Duncan Foundation team, who will contact you.
- If your registration meets Duncan Foundation criteria, we will allocate you to your regional affiliated clinician, who will contact you directly to schedule an assessment.
- There is a limited funded time period for each condition and a limited number of funded sessions. Where funding for the condition or region is not immediately available, you will be contacted regarding waitlist options.
- To applicants who meet the above criteria, funding will be given to people on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
