What is an ACC Neuropsychology Supplier?
An Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Neuropsychology Supplier is an organisation or clinic contracted by the ACC in New Zealand to provide neuropsychological assessments and rehabilitation for clients such as Brain Health Nelson. These specialists evaluate how injuries (such as brain injuries or concussions) affect cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning to help tailor rehabilitation plans.
A supplier manages the Neuropsychological Assessment Services contract with ACC and employs or contracts "Named Service Providers" (the qualified neuropsychologists) to deliver the service. If you are looking to be referred for an assessment or want to connect with a local provider in the Nelson region, you generally need to be assigned to one through an ACC Case Manager
What is an ACC Neuropsychology Provider?
An ACC Neuropsychology provider is a registered psychologist who specialises in brain function and is contracted by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) to assess how injuries impact cognitive, behavioural, and emotional functioning. For example at Brain Health Nelson, our clinical lead, Dr. Elena Moran is a registered Provider for ACC.
They evaluate memory, attention, and problem-solving to create targeted rehabilitation plans.
These providers deliver a specific set of clinical services to help you and ACC understand the effects of a traumatic brain injury or related trauma.
Key aspects of their services include:
Neuropsychological Assessments: Detailed evaluations (often spanning 2 to 3 appointments) involving structured interviews, standardised cognitive testing, and family/whānau input to assess brain functioning.
Rehabilitation Planning: Using assessment results to recommend specific therapies or strategies designed to maximise your recovery and daily functioning.
To access these services, a referral is generally required.