Many subsidised services are available to help people remain independent and in their own home through the Adult Community Referral Centre ( ACRC ). They can be referred to you through your GP. If you are having difficulty with day to day tasks around the home, cooking, or with personal care please discuss this with … Continued
The Diabetes Service provides a community and an outpatient consultation service for patients on referral from general practitioners and other health professionals. It provides ongoing surveillance of diabetes management and complications status for selected patients who are at higher risk of developing diabetes complications. The Service also provides medical and diabetes nurse educator consultation services … Continued
NZORD, the New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders, provides New Zealand’s central starting point for information about rare diseases.
HCV Support aims to provide a safe, supportive, confidential setting to discuss experiences, issues and concerns. Open from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Offer books, journals, brochures, fact sheets, videos, posters and newsletters on Hepatitis C and related topics, along with the opportunity to have a coffee and chat with one of the workers.Community … Continued
The current MSD (Work & Income)-accredited medical alarm suppliers are: ADT Security Ltd 0800 111 238 adt.nevalone.nz@tycoint.com VitalCall (Chubb New Zealand) 0800 20 30 40 medical@chubb.co.nz Freedom Medical Alarms (WFA) … Continued
Oak Development Trust provides resources to help meet the social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs in the Riccarton area. It is an initiative of the Riccarton Baptist Church. NAIL CLINICS – cutting of nails by Nurses 6 weekly on Tuesdays 10am – 4pm. Telephone Carol Renouf 385 4634 or 027 2820693 to make an appointment. … Continued
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand’s work focuses on making mental health everybody’s business. What we do is diverse and expansive, with campaigns and services that cover all aspects of mental health and wellbeing. We take a holistic approach to mental health, promoting what we know makes and keeps people mentally well. We provide … Continued
Benefits of being on the NCSP Register: The register is a record of all womens’ results and it provides a back-up to the recall service provided by the smear taker, including: initial results letter; notifications letter if the result is not normal; a reminder if the next cervical smear is overdue; a record of a … Continued
Canbreathe is a not-for-profit incorporated society. Employ specialist registered nurses to help those affected by asthma, COPD or other respiratory conditions. The following are either FREE or heavily subsidized. * Free consultations for people unsure about the best way to manage their asthma and COPD, at the clinic or at your place * Free education … Continued
The Canterbury DHB was created January 1st 2001 as part of the government’s health reforms and is responsible for government funded health and disability services in the Canterbury area and runs the public hospitals in the region. It is working with other health providers to promote ‘wellness’ in our community. Their Board meetings are open … Continued
