MidCentral

Needs assessment and service coordination

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 MidCentral is Supportlinks 

Area includes: Palmerston North, Dannevirke, Feilding, Foxton, Himatangi, Levin, Otaki, Pahiatua.

Email: supportlinks@supportlinks.org.nz

Website: www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz()

Phone: 0800 221 411

Address: Palmerston North Hospital, 50 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North  

Other useful contacts

• Meals on Wheels: 06 350 8895 or 06 366 0030 (toll free number for Horowhenua).
• District nursing: 06 350 8100.
• Other meal providers: Eat 0800 328 333 or see website()
• Shuttle services: See Shuttle services for MidCentral District()
• Social Issues Network Council of Social Services Manawatu() (SINCOSS) directory of services.