About Proactive Concussion Services
Concussion Services
From Northland to Southland
Proactive Concussion Service can provide early access and timely assessment for people who have sustained a suspected or confirmed concussion or mild to moderate traumatic brain injury.
ACC can fund this service when the client has an accepted ACC claim and the date of injury is within the last 12months. Referrals can be made by a GP, Accident and Emergency Departments and ACC.
Once a referral is received an allied health professional will contact the client to arrange an assessment. The Concussion Service team provides the client with education relevant to their injury to supports their recovery journey and a return to independence.
Neurologists:
Rakesh Patel
Occupational Physicians:
Dr Kevin Bailey
Services
Services may include:
Initial Assessment
Therapeutic intervention
- OT, Physio (neuro), SLT, Nursing
- Medical assessment
- Neuropsychology Screening Assessment
- Psychological Intervention
