![]() ![]() 19 Therefore, evaluating the effectiveness of management of WAD in the private context is important. ![]() In the UK, patients with WADII are usually referred to private physiotherapy clinics. 1 WADII (neck complaint and musculoskeletal sign(s)) describes at least 70% of patients with whiplash, 22 23 who are commonly managed by physiotherapists. WAD has been classified into five grades. 19 In the UK, it is estimated that the cost of claims for personal injury have risen from £7 billion to £14 billion over the past decade. 15–21 The UK has also been described as the ‘whiplash capital of Europe’ by the Association of British Insurers, who estimated that one person in 140 claims for whiplash injury annually. 15 In the Western World, the cost of insurance claims is considerable, particularly in the UK where a substantial proportion of patients with WAD are managed within the private sector (private physiotherapy clinics) through insurance companies. Over the past decade, an increase in minor cervical spine injuries and related costs after whiplash has been reported from insurance companies. ![]() 6 7 11 12 A focus on effective management in the acute stage is therefore required and may be able to prevent patients progressing to chronicity. 9 10 Unfortunately, chronic WAD management is reported to have limited success. 4 Approximately 60% of patients with WAD progress to chronicity with up to 30% experiencing moderate to severe pain and disability, 6–8 leading to an decrease in quality of life. 4 5 For example, within the first 2 years after a whiplash injury, employment propensity declined by 20–25%. 3 WAD is associated with an increase in healthcare costs, reduced work productivity, lost earning capacity, socioeconomic costs and time contributed by caregivers. 1 The estimated annual economic cost related to motor vehicle crashes is $242 billion in the USA 2 and €180 billion in Europe. Look at our list of providers to see if there is a clinic in your area that has joined our program.Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) describes the variety of symptoms experienced after a whiplash injury, caused by rapid acceleration–deceleration of the head and neck, most commonly following road traffic accidents. ![]() Requests need to be for specific animals no general requests are accepted. Forms can be emailed or faxed: Email: 61. To request vouchers for a feral cat project submit Community Cat Assistance Request Form. To request vaccine vouchers for animals in ACO ( that have already been spayed/neutered) submit a Vaccine Only Request Form. To request vouchers for animals in ACO Care submit an ACO Voucher Request Form, to request a voucher for an owned animal submit an Owned Animal Voucher Request Form. Not sure if an animal qualifies? Please review our Animal Eligibility Chart. Homeless cats and dogs in municipal shelters, cats and dogs owned by low income residents, and feral cats may qualify for help. Already applied for a voucher through your ACO and want to find out where you are on the waitlist, contact Kyle at 61 or at For Feral Cat Caregivers (apply through your local Animal Control Officer)Īnimal control officers can request vouchers for animals in their community. To save time you can prefill in our voucher application to give to your local ACO.Īlready have a voucher and need to schedule surgery? Visit our Find a Provider page to find a participating veterinarian. If you need assistance sooner, please visit a list of low cost options across the state. VOUCHER REQUESTS ARE MADE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL ACO, WE CAN NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY FROM RESIDENTS. PLEASE NOTE: Currently the Fund has close to 650 animals on its waitlist and the wait time for new voucher requests is over 6 months for most areas. Contact information for municipal animal control officers is available here: ACO List. Massachusetts residents who qualify can apply by contacting their local animal control officer. If you are eligible to receive government help such as: (TAFDC, SSI, VS, SNAP, WIC, etc.) you can qualify. Do you own a cat or dog that is not spayed or neutered? Is the cost of surgery a financial hardship for you or your family? The Mass Animal Fund can provide free spay/neuter vouchers to low-income residents for their cats and dogs. ![]()
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