 Ministry of Health
NZ Government
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Seniorline |
Bay of Plenty
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The primary point of contact for services for older adults is Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC). NASC services cover help to stay at home, support services for carers and entry into residential care. They can also link with other District Health Board (DHB) services and community based agencies.
There are two NASC contacts in the Bay of Plenty; |
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Service Name: |
Support Net - Kupenga Hao Ite Ora (Tauranga) |
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Area Includes: |
Tauranga, Athenree, Katikati, Te Puke, Waihi Beach, Whakatane |
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Email: |
SupportNetBOP@bopdhb.govt.nz |
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Website: |
www.bopdhb.govt.nz |
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Phone / Fax: |
07 571 0093 / 07 571 0277 (fax) |
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Address: |
510 Cameron Rd, P O Box 2121, Tauranga 3140 |
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Service Name: |
Support Net - Kupenga Hao Ite Ora (Whakatane) |
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Area Includes: |
Whakatane, Edgecumbe, Murupara, Ohope, Opotiki |
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Email: |
SupportNetBOP@bopdhb.govt.nz |
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Website: |
www.bopdhb.govt.nz |
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Phone / Fax: |
07 306 0986 / 07 306 3073 (fax) |
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Address: |
Stewart Street, P O Box 241, Whakatane 3158 |
Other useful contacts
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Meals on wheels: |
07 579 8196 (Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Papamoa and Te Puke) |
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Other meal providers: |
Eat
0800 328 333 |
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Farmhouse Foods |
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Contact local rest homes as some provide meals for community clients |
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District Nursing: |
Tauranga 07 579 8757 Whakatane 07 306 0706 |
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Shuttle Services: |
St Johns Shuttle 07 578 2011 (Tauranga district) |
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Red Cross 07 578 6987 (Tauranga district, no wheelchair access) |
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Red Cross 07 573 6806 - Judith Roadley coordinator volunteer drivers, based in Te Puke. Covers Rotorua, Whakatane & Tauranga |
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More on transport to hospital services |
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Help to Stay at Home: |
Kawerau and District Ageing in Place Incorporated; assisting members to remain in their own homes in security and comfort |
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Useful Website: |
Aged Care Hub |
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