Healthcare and Medication

Chiropody

We can arrange private in-house appointments for you on your behalf, but you are responsible for the cost.

Hospital appointments

Please let staff know in advance if you have any outpatient appointments at the hospital. Transport can be arranged
for you by the admin team/residential care leader. Please note that staff are unable to accompany you on
appointments.

Taxi service

A taxi can be arranged if you wish to attend appointments privately, but there is a cost for this service.

Medication

While you are staying at Highfield you may be required to temporarily re-register with a GP in the local area. This is due to GP restrictions and boundaries for visiting. This will be sorted out by the care leader on duty. After your stay, you need to re-register with your own GP.

We have a full team of professionals including doctors, pharmacists and technicians to assist you in your health and the management of your medication and recovery while staying at Highfield. Please tell the care leaders if you are taking any over-thecounter medication or other medications from home, as they may affect your prescribed medication.

While you are receiving care and rehabilitation at Highfield, your capability and health may improve greatly, and you may need to move rooms so that we can make sure our facilities and equipment meet your needs and those of other people using the service. The care you originally came to Highfield for may be reviewed as your needs may change.