Welcome to the WCRC website
Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre , for Persons with Physical Disabilities, is a specialised rehabilitation centre, which accepts appropriate referrals from all levels of health services (i.e. tertiary, secondary, district and primary level health services). Clients can also refer themselves to the WCRC Out-patient clinic for one-stop assessment and management purposes.
Referrals
We have an online referral facility to make it easier for you to make contact with us. Please click here to access the online referral form.
Services
The WCRC provides specialised, high-intensity rehabilitation and community-reintegration programmes for persons with physical disabilities. The focus is outcome-based and the promotion of functional independence. The facility has a maximum capacity of 240 beds, and a daily OPD clinic. Rehabilitation programmes focus on reducing activity limitations and participation restrictions for persons with (amongst others):
- Stroke/ Head Injury
- Spinal Cord afflictions
- Amputations (post amputation rehabilitation)
The WCRC also offers a variety of other services such as:
- Home and/or work site assessments
- Specialised clinics. Click here to find out more
The WCRC offers unique research and training opportunities for a variety of health workers, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers etc.
We also offer training on request to non-professional health workers such as home-based carers. Click here to read more.
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News and Views
The WCRC is not just about services; it’s also about stories. Read more
Upcoming events 2010
Jazz In The Park 2010. Click here to read more
Flyer March 2010. Click here to read more
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