The District Nurses is one of Tasmania’s oldest and best loved community organisations.
The District Nurses have been providing community nursing and in home support, for people of all ages, since 1896.
The District Nurses Restorative Care Pathway (RCP) is a high intensity period of care, up to a maximum of 56 days that can provide a range of care and services to help prevent or reduce difficulties you may have completing everyday tasks.
RCP aims to improve a person’s wellbeing and independence to help them continue living at home.
The District Nurses do not charge clients fees for RCP packages.
The types of services you may receive through RCP include but are not limited to:
• Aids and equipment
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Footcare
• Clinical nursing
• Personal care and assistance
• Meal preparation, nutrition and diet advise
• Personal medical alarm