 Ministry of Health
NZ Government
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Seniorline |
Lakes
| 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. The NASC contact for Lakes District is; |
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Service Name: |
Lakes Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination |
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Area Includes: |
Rotorua, Kinlock, Ngongotaha, Reporoa, Taupo, Turangi |
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Email: |
Nasc.admin@lakesdhb.govt.nz |
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Website: |
www.lakesdhb.govt.nz |
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Phone / Fax: |
07 343 1030 / 348 1199 ext 5230 / 07 343 5090 (fax) |
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Address: |
Ground Floor, 1144 Pukaki St, Pukaki Centre, Rotorua |
Other useful contacts
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Meals on wheels: |
Rotorua |
07 349 7975 or 07 348 1199 Extension 7975 |
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Taupo |
07 376 1000 ext 5968 |
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Other meal providers: |
EAT |
0800 328 333 |
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District Nursing: |
Rotorua |
07 349 7940 |
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Taupo |
07 376 1008 |
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Click for more information on the Lakes District Nursing service |
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Shuttle Services: |
Lakes DHB Transport Services - for Lakes District Health Board patients needing transport to attend out of town health-related appointments. The service is available in Rotorua, Taupo and Turangi for people who meet criteria for National Travel Assistance |
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St Johns Health Shuttle - volunteer driver service for patients attending doctor visits, dental appointments, specialist appointments, hospital day-stays for minor surgery and any other health appointments 0800 000 606 |
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Useful Links: |
Local health and disability advocates 07 349 0182 or 0800 555 050 |
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