Health Professionals
The Carers Recognition Act (2004) WA and Carers Charter apply to the Department of Health and all public hospitals and Disability Services Commission.
The ‘Prepare to Care’ program assists hospitals and health professionals to support carers during an admission to hospital of the person they care for.
*Resource guides are in the process of being developed and will be added to this page as they are available*
Assessing family carers needs
Hospital Discharge Planning – steps to take with family carers
Quality Improvement Surveys (for Hospitals)
Staff survey
Family carer survey
Referral Forms
How to refer a carer to Carers WA
Carer referral form for hospital staff