Information for doctors about Mt Lawley

These are usually arranged by referral to one of our accredited specialists. Use find a specialist to view our admitting specialists. 

GPs must be formally accredited to the hospital to admit patients under their care. You will need to provide 24-hour cover for your admitted patients.

Telephone 08 9370 9222 to request an admission for your patient.

We cannot accept patients awaiting placement in residential care or with special care needs such as patients with dementia or confusion.

Our 41-bed Restorative Unit specialises in the assessment and short-term rehabilitation of older public patients to help them regain movement and independence in daily living activities, retain function and reduce deterioration. Care is provided by geriatric consultants and rehabilitation specialists, nurses and an allied health team.

Patient admission criteria

• Over 65 years old (Indigenous people with chronic disease and/or complications can be under 65 years old)
• reside in the inner suburbs of the East Metropolitan Health Service catchment area, unless from Royal Perth Hospital
• low risk of requiring after hours intervention
• recent change in functional status
• be able to benefit from and participate in multidisciplinary therapy
• clear diagnosis and rehabilitation treatment goals, with expectation they will make improvements.
• willingness and ability to participate in rehabilitation program and be motivated to achieve goals.

Patients will be accepted for admission if the hospital is able to provide an appropriate service, determined by the admitting consultant, Nurse Unit Manager, rehabilitation assessment nurse and other relevant clinicians.

Exclusion criteria

• dementia complications and needs may be better met through psycho-geriatric service
• solely psychiatric impairment care
• acute medical care needs
• respite care
• palliative care

To refer a patient

1. Email patient referral information and history to [email protected]
2. Referral accepted via discussion with Rehabilitation Assessment Nurse, Nurse Unit Manager and Consultant
3. Rehabilitation Assessment Nurse arranges admission
4. Admission accepted within office hours.

For any queries, please contact our Rehabilitation Assessment Nurse on:

Telephone: 0408 154 832
Email: [email protected]

Any medical professional can refer to the Day Therapy Unit including Western Australian public hospitals and general practitioners. Care is provided by geriatric consultants and rehabilitation specialists, nurses and an allied health team.

There are two ways to refer to this service:

Central referral service

Fax: 1300 365 056

Email: [email protected]

Complete the referral form

Download the Day Therapy Unit referral form and return via:

Fax: 08 9370 9905

Our Ursula Frayne Unit provides public inpatient services and recovery-focused care for older adults with mental health challenges. The 12-bed unit has been established to service the inner Perth metropolitan area and is managed by the East Metro Older Adult Mental Health Service.

Email: [email protected]

Private medical services are available with services including medical admission, inpatient consults, and pre-surgical consults upon request. To discuss referrals, call 0434 095 968.