The HSU has been advised by Northern NSW Local Health District of their intention to realign the management of Social Worker services and Physiotherapy services in Richmond Community and Allied Health.

The LHD has provided additional information following the HSU’s request to better understand how the proposed realignment will impact members, and how the LHD will ensure that professional support and supervision will be maintained for members. You can view the correspondence at the below link:

• Letter to HSU re Physiotherapy Services
• Letter to HSU re Social Work Services
• Information document for staff
• Information document re Social Work Services

Member feedback requested

The HSU is seeking feedback, views, and comments from members in relation to the additional information provided by the LHD.

you would like to make any comments or provide feedback, please send an email to [E-Mail not displayed] with the subject line NNSWLHD: Proposed realignment of Social Worker and Physiotherapy services in Richmond. Please provide your feedback by 21st October 2022.

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