Stroke Care
We provide treatment and support to people who have suffered a stroke.
Our services
Our team of health professionals consists of doctors, a stroke coordinator, nursing staff and allied health professionals. We offer:
- inpatient care and an outpatient clinic
- diagnosis, treatment and management plan
- thrombolysis therapy for eligible patients
- acute stroke management including inpatient therapies and rehabilitation referral
- patient education on stroke, signs and symptoms, risk factors and modifications
- referral to StrokeConnect, a free follow-up service by the Stroke Foundation
- registration with the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry.
How to access this service
To access this service, your GP or medical practitioner will need to send a referral letter to the hospital.
If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your appointment.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient:
Stroke referral guideline
GP and Specialist Hotline:
1300 364 938
What to bring
- Your Medicare card
- Private Health Insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care card and/or Concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
- An adult carer to support you and take you home
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (if you have one)
- A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold
- A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes
- Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)
- Your toiletries and personal items
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one
- Something to read or do during your stay
- Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)
- Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you
Contact us
Stroke Unit
Location: Ward 3A, Level 3, Caboolture Hospital
Phone: (07) 5433 8888
Outpatients
Location: Specialist Outpatient Department
Phone: (07) 5433 8474
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient to this service, view the Stroke referral guideline.
GP and Specialist Referral Hotline: 1300 364 938
Resources
- StrokeLine 1800 787 653 – for ongoing stroke support
- Facts and figures about stroke
- Stroke Foundation
- Australian Stroke Clinical Registry
- Enableme
- InformMe