WDP acknowledges that assistance animals perform essential skilled tasks for their handlers. Whether your assistance animal will be able to remain in the room during your examination/procedure will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. There are circumstances where assistance animals may not be allowed in the examination or procedure room due to safety or infection control reasons. If you have concerns regarding whether your assistance animal will be able to remain with you in the examination or procedure room, please call WDP prior to your appointment.
One of our team will have a collaborative discussion with you about the details of your procedure/examination, and the potential options for your assistance animal. To facilitate this discussion, please indicate to our staff the nature of the support your assistance animal provides (e.g., for sight, for epilepsy or for mental health etc.) as this may assist in developing a mutually agreeable plan.