HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT
2 hour recorded consultation with a holistic assessor incorporating full patient history, Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile (MYMOP) completion and discussion of commitment to package of care including availability for peer mentoring. Package of care involves shared assessment notes with CAM practitioners in order to discuss appropriate integration of holistic therapeutic treatments for the patient. Ongoing holistic assessment at 3 monthly intervals
£5 donation from those on full social security benefits; £40 non benefits, £20 low incomePEER MENTORING EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Weekly/fortnightly/monthly meetings with peers and a CAM practitioner, frequency of meetings will be structured according to group need and agreed upon at the first peer mentoring session. 2 hour sessions offer a platform to talk, relax and share often deeply held fears and emotions with a view to adopting coping strategies in a way that is not always possible under orthodox healthcare
£5 donation from those on full social security benefits; £40 non benefits, £20 low incomeCAM THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS
Homeopathy, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Therapeutic massage, Reiki, Hypnotherapy, Bowen Technique, Nutrition (pending)£5 donation from those on full social security benefits; £40 non benefits, £25 low income
Competitive advantages include:
• Unique quality of care provision blending peer and CAM knowledge in a bid to find workable solutions to health issues and the associated problems experienced. This form of care provision builds essential bonds and strengthens ties between individuals by fostering a sense of belonging and creating strong, active and connected communities
• Group discussion of patient case management between CAM providers to devise a tailor made package of care for each patient in the scheme. These discussions form an ongoing assessment of effectively combining therapeutic treatments with peer mentoring.HHC opening times are set at 10am-2pm for patients in receipt of full social security entitlement; all services are provided to these patients without cost however as funding has not been secured yet a donation to the health centred is asked before accessing facilities.
HHC will not refuse treatment to working residents within Gateshead.HHC intends to offer treatments between 3pm-7pm to those not in receipt of benefit at a cost of £40 for each holistic assessment and each eduational development session and £40 for each CAM therapeutic treatment.
Residents in receipt of working tax credits, classed as earning a low income, will be able to attend at their convenience and are expected to pay half price for treatments with the tariff for each holistic assessment and peer mentoring session set at £20 and each therapeutic treatment set at £25.