Formal Support 2

Question 1

What is formal support?

Answer 1

Allied professionals, charities and other organisations work alongside primary, secondary and tertiary services to provide formal support and specialist advice to help people plan for improvements in health and wellbeing.

Question 2

What do allied health professionals do?

Answer 2

Help individuals make health improvements plans and support them in achieving their goals. Some allied health professionals can also diagnose conditions in their specialist area.

Question 3

What does a dietician do?

Answer 3

Advises on risks of an unhealthy diet and benefits of a healthy diet, and on diets to help manage certain conditions.

Question 4

What does a physiotherapist do?

Answer 4

Advises on exercise and movements for people with breathing or mobility problems, may provide mobility aids.

Question 5

What does a art or music therapist do?

Answer 5

Provides support for people with emotional and communication problems.