Advocacy Services South Island 0800 555 050 e-mail advocacy@hdc.org.nz By Law everyone receiving a health or disability service has the protection of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights. An independent Commissioner, Ron Paterson, promotes and protects these rights. Independent Advocates will help people make sure that their rights are respected. To contact … Continued
Radius Hawthorne Residential Care (Previously known as St Winifred’s Hospital) offers quality residential residential, hospital and specialist dementia care and palliative care for elderly, and young disabled New Zealanders. All clients and palliative care patients and elderly and disabled New Zealanders should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment … Continued
HPA is a Crown entity established on 1 July 2012 under legislation to lead and support national health promotion initiatives. It has a board appointed by the Minister of Health, and staff in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. In addition to national health promotion initiatives, HPA performs all functions previously undertaken by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) … Continued
See activities appropriate for men under the topic – Men’s Groups –
Older Persons Health, assessment teams and Single Point of Entry have had a name change to Adult Community Referral Centre. All other details, for the time being, remain the same. Community Service Team provide a service to clients which includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Therapy, Pschiatric and Diabetic services, in their own home. The … Continued
The Service provides access to interpreters providing for OVER 50 languages and dialects to ensure patients who do not understand or speak English are able to participate in making decisions about their health care and treatment. NOTE: This service is for patients attending Christchurch Public, Burwood, Hillmorton, Princess Margaret & Christchurch Women’s Hospitals, the Community … Continued
Refights of historical battles using model armies. Mostly World War II and American Civil War on a detailed modular landscape; to research historical battles. Meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday – 144 Main North Road, Christchurch
These tastings vary from distillery focus evenings, food pairing, Islay night, vintage selections and may more.
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
Model boating, scale electric, steam, sail. A casual bunch of enthusiasts. Meet 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 1 – 3 PM at Lake Victoria, weather permitting.
