Active Healthcare Ltd ( Rehab Equipment Company )

At Active Healthcare we supply world-class rehabilitation and home healthcare equipment solutions to Healthcare Providers, District Health Boards, National Care Groups, Private Hospitals and Rest Homes. We also supply direct to clients and carers. Our legendary service and delivery are what make us unique. Active Healthcare has a nationwide team providing knowledgeable advice and equipment … Continued

Wheelchair Scooter Sales/Service Ltd

Agents for Shoprider Scooter and Powerchair. They also stock a variety of secondhand wheelchairs, walkers, scooters & powerchairs with warranty. Repairs & servicing of equipment with quotes. For further information contact Gerald & Christine Curtis on the above telephone numbers.

Royal N Z Foundation of the Blind

Ring the above number, or 0800 24 33 33 for information about services, to enrol as new members, to order Talking Books etc.  RNZFB offers a craft group; training; education and support for blind persons and their families. Ph. 355 8381- News ‘phone – this service has recorded extracts from newspapers, read by volunteers. Approved … Continued

Captioned telephone – CapTel

Phone CapTel is a captioned telephone that connects to the internet and displays captions of your conversation while you are speaking. Just like an ordinary phone you listen to what the other person says and respond, but with one major difference – what they say is also displayed on a screen for you to read. … Continued

Nurse Maude Health and Mobility Shop

The Shop at Nurse Maude has a range of ability aid products designed to support people in and around their homes when extra assistance is required and also specialises in a wide range of continence products. Items for hire or purchase include:- * Bath boards, bath/shower stools * Wheelchairs, walking frames and crutches * Bed … Continued

Burwood Hospital Hospital Occupational Therapy

Have a community team and an in-patient team. A referral by G.P., District Nurse, Field Officer or Specialist is generally required. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietician, Seating, Wheelchair and Speech Therapy are offered in a home environment by the community team. Assessment, treatment, housing alterations and provision of equipment, rails, wheelchairs, etc. if clients needs meet … Continued

Low Vision Clinic

Aims: To provide a comprehensive low vision service for the people of Canterbury and Westland region and provide a place where equipment to assist people with low vision can be located; to co-ordinate services for people with low vision. A range of Electronic Magnifiers to view print and coloured photos can be hired from $50 … Continued

Reid Technology

Supplies the following: Assistive Listening Devices and Alarm Systems Stock a wide range of amplified telephones – both corded and cordless, as well as wireless alarm systems for the deaf and hearing impaired. We also stock infra-red cordless systems for television and radio for home or office, and cross-the-counter hearing aid batteries. Personal amplifiers are … Continued

Walking Sticks – Advice on Proper Fit

To obtain the maximum support from a walking stick it must be a proper fit & used correctly. Before you purchase a walking stick consider the following:- Select from the various styles of canes by considering the stability each offers. Choose a cane that is light. To select the proper length for a cane, stand … Continued

Unichem Brighton Village

  Unichem New Brighton has walking sticks available. See Telephone Directory (white pages) for full list of UNICHEM pharmacies in the Christchurch area.

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