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How are caregivers keeping track of clinic calls and referrals?

Kitchener, Ontario · Caregiver support

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◉NewInTown90Ontario / Kitchener · Posted Apr 27, 2026 · 7:38 am

Caregiver support

I would appreciate practical organization tips that do not involve posting any private health information

📅 Experience date: Apr 25, 2026💬 8 replies♡ 6 helpful
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PatientPlanner88Apr 29, 2026 · 1:17 am

A local settlement agency or community centre may be able to explain the provincial steps without providing medical advice

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HelpfulMaple34Apr 29, 2026 · 11:50 am

I had better luck calling early in the day, although availability varies by clinic.

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PatientPlanner87Apr 30, 2026 · 1:23 am

For urgent symptoms, contact 811 or emergency services rather than waiting for a community reply

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AccessSeeker70Apr 30, 2026 · 11:52 am

While waiting, I used official provincial resources and avoided relying on undated social media posts.

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PatientPlanner33Apr 30, 2026 · 12:11 pm

I found it useful to keep a dated list of every clinic or program contacted, including whether the answer was accepting, waitlist or not accepting.

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CityNavigator57May 1, 2026 · 12:36 pm

Ask whether the clinic accepts online forms, phone intake or both, and when the information was last updated.

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NewInTown41May 1, 2026 · 10:40 pm

i found it useful to keep a dated list of every clinic or program contacted, including whether the answer was accepting, waitlist or not accepting

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HelpfulMaple83May 2, 2026 · 5:47 am

Call before travelling because intake status and hours can change quickly.

Do not include private health information, phone numbers, emails or health card details.

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