Got a question about Silver Chain Home Hospital?

Who pays for Home Hospital’s care services?

Home Hospital is part of the broader Friend in Need Emergency Scheme, a Government of WA initiative that enables us to provide our services at no cost to the referred patient or referring facility.

How does Home Hospital work?

Home Hospital provides in-home care services throughout the Perth metropolitan region. Ask your GP or contact us to find out if your area is covered.

Who is eligible for in-home care services through Home Hospital?

You must be referred from a public hospital/ED, GP, specialist or aged acre facility and require short-term acute and sub-acute care that can be delivered safely in the home. Find out more about the eligibility criteria for our Silver Chain Home Hospital services.

“I’ve got private health insurance – can I access Home Hospital?”

Eligible patients with HBF or Medicare Private health insurance are able to access our Home Hospital care services. Find out more about eligibility for our Silver Chain Home Hospital services and access for patients with health insurance.

What home care services does Silver Chain Home Hospital provide?

There are four main home care services: Priority Response Assessment, Hospital at Home, Post-acute Care and Community Nursing. Find out what these in-home nursing care services cover.

What conditions can be treated in my home?

We don’t provide emergency response care, but we do provide a broad range of acute and sub-acute care. This covers a wide range of conditions. Find out what can be treated.

Who should I talk to about accessing Silver chain Home Hospital services?

In the first instance, ask your GP, specialist, hospital or aged care facility to see if you’re eligible. They can refer you directly to us. Alternatively, contact us to see if you’re eligible.

If you can’t find the answer to your query here or on our pages for patients and GPs, please contact us on (08) 9242 0242.