Navigating Work and Income

In this episode, Cathy Stephenson discusses the role of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Work and Income, exploring how to navigate the system to ensure your patients receive the right supports and services.

Topics

Intro
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What MSD does
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The clients that MSD support
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Challenges faced by clients navigating MSD systems
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How MSD understands the needs of its clients
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Specific support for health conditions and disabilities
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Difference between the job seeker and supported living payments
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The Disability Allowance
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The Child Disability Allowance
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The Supported Living Payment for Carers
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Additional support services
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Pathways to work
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Training opportunities for those with disabilities
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MSD supporting health practitioners
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Referring patients to MDS
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Second opinion and review process
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Take-home messages
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Take home messages

Please consider employment as a positive health intervention
Connect with your regional health and disability team
Don't forget about the Disability Allowance and Child Disability Allowance

Presenter

Cathy Stephenson

General Practitioner & Senior Clinical Lecturer

Cathy is a GP at The 502 Rangatahi Ora clinic, Porirua, and is passionate about supporting vulnerable communities. In 2022, she took on the role of Principal Health Advisor at the Ministry of Social Development, having previously held leadership and governance roles in the RNZCGP and a number of NGOs. In her current mahi, she is fortunate to work alongside a skilled and dedicated Regional Health and Disability team, who provide support and resources for health providers, as well as the Ministry’s “frontline” workers.