Sydney South West GP Link Ltd.
The voice for GPs in South Western Sydney.
Dr Mike Freelander is the Federal Member for Macarthur, and is a long-standing senior Paediatrician in the region.
SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary, spoke to Dr Freelander about his work in Government to advocate for the health of people with complex care needs, and support for GPs.
C2bMe@home is a program that supports the emotional and psychological wellbeing of older people living in South Western Sydney, who are affected by COVID-19 restrictions. It aims to assist participants in continuing to live with purpose and dignity in their own homes. The program provides face-to-face or telehealth sessions for targeted support of individuals, basedContinue reading “Continuing to be Me @ Home – Service to support senior emotional wellbeing at home”
Dr Angelo Virgona is Chair of the NSW Branch of RANZCP and Medical Superintendent and Psychiatrist at Northside Macarthur. SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary, spoke to Dr Virgona about psychiatric services in South Western Sydney, and the new crisis advice service for GPs.
SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary, spoke to Prof Simmons about diabetes care in the community, including the supports for SWS GPs through the DOMTRU case conferencing service.
Kelly Lee is a clinical psychologist and Operations Manager of Enhanced Services, and Shona Dutton is the General Manager of Clinical Services for Parramatta Mission. SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary, spoke to Kelly Lee and Shona Dutton about the Continuing 2 Be Me Program, a psychological treatment service for people living in residential aged careContinue reading “GP LINK Lunches – Continuing 2 Be Me Program”
Our local psychiatry group has set up a fantastic phone support service for SWS GPs! Northside Macarthur has psychiatrists available to provide advice on diagnosis, medication, other treatment and pathways to care. GPs are invited to text 0407 466 687 with their contact details and state ‘please call Dr X regarding advice’ and Northside MacarthurContinue reading “Northside Macarthur psychiatry crisis advice service for GPs”
SSWGPLink Chair, Dr Ken McCroary, spoke to Dr Wright on 7 December 2020 about the mental health impacts of COVID-19, and the importance of collaboration between the primary and tertiary care sectors.
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