AA driver training is available for people who wish to update their skills as they approach the renewal of their drivers licence. There is no longer a need to sit an on road drivers test. A doctors certificate is the mandatory requirement but some may wish to build their confidence with on road driver training. … Continued
Sources of Financial Assistance & Donated Aids: Hearing aids can cost from several hundred to thousands of dollars. There are a number of sources of financial assistance for people needing to purchase aids. However some sources of assistance are only available through members of the NEW ZEALAND AUDIOLOGICAL SOCIETY & people need to be aware … Continued
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
PART is a support organisation for people who have friends or family members in prison; also for people who have been in prison & who need readjusting to life in the community. For further information, ring the above telephone. Office hours are 9am to 4pm M to F
There have been major changes to the system governing the licensing of older drivers. For further information ring the LTSA Helpdesk numbers 0800 822 422 ( Driver’s Licence ) or look on the above website, click on “Your Driver Licence” at the top, half way down that page find “Renewing or Replacing”, & then click … Continued
No matter where you are in your home, or out in the garden, if ever you need medical assistance, simply press your St John Lifelink Medical Alarm (pendant or wristband) button. They are lightweight, water resistant and can be worn in the shower. The call will go straight to the St John Communications Centre and … Continued
Website: www.ps.org.nz/uppersouthisland Presbyterian Support Upper South island operate the purpose-built Harakeke Club venues in Riccarton and Linwood: friendly, needs-based day programmes for people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Transport is available to and from the club and a midday meal, morning and afternoon teas provided. The centres are purpose-built stand alone dementia specific facilities … Continued
Lifelinks is a Christchurch firm, provides needs assessment and service co-ordination to people under the age of 65 years. This involves finding out what the families of disabled people need and identifying what services are available to meet those needs Support may range from household management and personal care, to recreational or vocational needs.
This publication covers the many aspects of retirement village living that need to be considered before signing up. Age Concern Canterbury has copies of this publication and can send it out free of charge. It is also available on https://www.sorted.org.nz/order
Co-ordinate the Country Women’s Institutes in Canterbury district. The groups offer friendship and companionship, arts and crafts and hold annual National competitions. Speakers, walking & social groups. Monthly meetings There are five institutes in the Canterbury District Federation: Burnside Hillsborough / Heathcote North Beach Redwood Westburn Ring the above contact for further information. The Christchurch … Continued
