Should CHC funding cover therapies/activities needed to prevent deterioration in challenging behaviour and meet psychological/emotional needs? For example, things such as sensory activity, swimming, sensory integration therapy, physio.

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If money were no object, yes, prevention of deterioration of one’s health conditions or disabilities would make good sense. Meeting the needs is the key task, however, and money IS an issue for all publicly funded care planning. If failing to prevent deterioration was going to rob someone of a chunk of their wellbeing or […]

Should CHC funding cover therapies/activities needed to prevent deterioration in challenging behaviour and meet psychological/emotional needs? For example, things such as sensory activity, swimming, sensory integration therapy, physio. Read More »