The Residential Care Subsidy provides financial assistance for those who are assessed as needing long term residential care. A helpful publication is ‘Long-term Residential Care for Older People-What you need to know’. Call Age Concern Canterbury for a copy. Ph 366 0903. The organisation responsible for paying the Residential Care Subsidy is the Ministry of … Continued
A warm, efficient and low maintenance housing solution for those who are in a position to share their section with a parent/other. It provides a comfortable home separate from the main dwelling that is purchased back and removed when it is no longer required.(The dwelling is permitted by local authorities on the condition that when … Continued
The Green Prescription (GRx) programme is run by Sport Canterbury and is for people wanting support & guidance with increasing their level of activity. This free service talks individuals through their current level of activity, helps them set realistic goals & develop an activity plan suited to their individual needs & lifestyle. Four months of … Continued
Eastenders Group, meet MONDAY 10.00 am. Phone Barbara Powell 332 1338, for details of current walks and meeting places. Halswell Group meet SATURDAY 1 pm. Leave from opposite Domain. Phone Pauline 322 8057 for further information. Weekend Wanderers meet SUNDAY 1.30 pm. Phone Marilyn 338 3826 or Stephanie 382 0297 for further information. Sunday … Continued
New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA), is a not-for-profit, national membership organisation which represents all parts of the aged-care residential sector. Members provide long and short term residential services to the over 65 cohort. Membership services: Training and Professional Development: NZACA operates a number of topical seminar and professional development courses through out the country … Continued
Food Pantry is open from 11am Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Monthly community lunch is held the third Tuesday of every month 11.30 – 1pm. Gold coin donation Please call the office. ID required. Need letter from WINZ to verify circumstances. 3 parcels in 2 month period then 2 month stand down time. Regular CAP money courses are … Continued
Group for 50+. Meet fortnightly on Friday mornings at 10.00am. Outings, speakers and entertainment. Also keen to add to the number of men in the men’s group which meets separately.
Diabetes Christchurch provides support, help and information to people with diabetes, their families and friends. Ring the number above for support group contacts. The Shop, which is open Monday to Fridays 9am-4pm, sells a variety of products, for further information ring 925 9972. The shop is also available on line.
Certification of Healthcare Services General information This webpage provides information for providers of hospital and rest home services and residential care for people with disabilities and to the public about the certification of these services. Changes have been made to the legislation for the licensing of hospitals and rest homes and the registration … Continued
Looking for your local podiatrist? Podiatrists near Christchurch: Feet n Motion - 269 Papanui Road, Merivale – 0800 668 498. Active Podiatry – Ph 383 6290 – 545 Manchester St, St Albans, 75 Queenspark Drive Parklands. Also in Rangiora at 15 Durham Street Riccarton Podiatry – Windmill Centre, Clarence Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011 – (03) … Continued
