 Ministry of Health
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Canterbury
| 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 for Canterbury; |
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| Service Name: |
Older Persons Health Specialist Service, Canterbury DHB |
| Area Includes: |
Akaroa, Darfield, Hanmer, Kaikoura, Leeston, Mt Somers, Rangiora |
| Email: |
ophspoe@cdhb.health.nz |
| Website: |
www.cdhb.govt.nz |
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| Phone / Fax: |
03 337 7765 / 03 337 7720 (fax) |
| Address: |
Older Persons Health, PO Box 800, Christchurch 8022 |
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| Service Name: |
Older Person's Health, Canterbury DHB |
| Area Includes: |
Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia |
| Email: |
lorraine.bryan@cdhb.health.nz |
| Website: |
www.cdhb.health.nz |
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03 307 6916 / 027 502 7532 Fax: 03 307 8460 |
| Address: |
Ashburton Hospital, Private Bag 801, Ashburton 7700 |
Other useful contacts
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Meals on wheels: |
03 335 4443 ext 34443 mealsonwheels@cdhb.health.nz Meals on wheels delivered by Red Cross volunteers |
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District Nursing: |
Nurse Maude 03 375 4200 (ask for district nurses) |
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Shuttle Services: |
St Johns Health Shuttle - Ashburton Shuttle - 03 308 7132 (Ashburton & Rakaia to Christchurch)
North Canterbury Health Shuttle Service - Booked through Rangiora CAB 0800 383 373 |
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