Activities for men ( Mens Groups )
See activities appropriate for men under the topic – Men’s Groups –
Diabetes Centre
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
Comcare Charitable Trust
Comcare is a New Zealand registered Charitable Trust whose purpose is to assist people who experience mental illness and addictions live well in the Canterbury community. Established in 1987, the early emphasis was on assisting people who had experienced long stays in mental institutions integrate into local communities. Since that time, the Trust has evolved … Continued
Thinking of living in a retirement village?
This booklet contains important information on rights and responsibilities under the Retirement Villages Act 2003. It provides important information for intending residents, their families and existing residents of retirement villages. Buying into a retirement village is different from buying a house. It is complex, and villages vary in their accommodation, support, management, legal and financial … Continued
Amputee Society of Canterbury & Westland Inc
(Approved agents to distribute TOTAL MOBILITY vouchers-Taxis). Aim: “To support amputees to live a full and active life”. Affiliated to the Amputees Federation of NZ Inc. Members of the Society meet at social functions and receive a newsletter bi- monthly. The Society will provide support for people before and after amputation. Hospital and home visiting … Continued
Deaf Aotearoa NZ
Provides needs assessment and co-ordination service for people who are profoundly deaf of any age. Also provide interpreters by booking service called iSign, phone 0800 9346837. Run an employment service for deaf people 16-65 and also Adult education programmes.
Be there events on-line
Be There is the festival and events calendar for Christchurch and Canterbury. The website provides all the information you need on current and upcoming events: Sports, music, art, cultural, entertainment recreational. Be There also gives details on newsletters, subscribing and how to list your event.
Muscular Dystrophy Association Canterbury
Offers support , advocacy, info. and education for persons with neuro- muscular conditions. Approved agent to distribute TOTAL MOBILITY vouchers (Subsidised Taxis)
Dental Association NZ (Canterbury Branch)
A professional organisation for dentists. Will look into consumer complaints and endeavour to resolve the problem. For further information, the above two contacts (who are practising dentists) are the Consumer Relations Officers for the Canterbury area.
Pegasus Health
Welcome to Pegasus Health General Practice Pegasus Health is about General Practice. There are 246 independent General Practitioners, 270 Practice Nurses, over 400 other practice staff including Locums, Practice Managers and support people. Everyday they work in 105 neighbourhoods throughout Christchurch. Each week Pegasus Health GPs and Practice Nurses provide healthcare for around 40,000 Canterbury … Continued
