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.You are welcome to fax your referral form to 086 444 0153 for Attention: The Bed Management Team (BMT) or via email to the following staff of the BMT: Shanaaz.Abbas@westerncape.gov.za
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
2022 Course Information
Wheelchair Service Training - Information Sheet
Basic Seating - Programme
Basic Seating - Application Form
Intermediate Seating - Programme
Intermediate Seating - Application Form
Advanced Seating - Programme
Advanced Seating - Application Form
Bobath Training - The assessment and treatment of adults with neurological lesions. The Bobath Concept
Contact person for enquiries regarding seating: Nelleke Germishuyswheelchairs@dareconsult.co.za
or via Telephone Number Office's number: 083 232 2531 and 021 882 9872
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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• MADAC Guidelines
• Sawubona_Disability
VIDEOS
• Compare different wheelchairs
Information_sheet_wheelchair_service_delivery_2022.pdf
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