WHY STAYING WARM KEEPS YOU WELL Keeping rooms you live and sleep in heated at 20 degrees celsius helps prevent cold-related illness. Below 16 degrees celsius there is an increased risk of respiratory ilness. Below 12 degrees celsius there is an increased risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Below 9 degrees celsius there … Continued
Christchurch counter services 100 Tuam Street City Environment Canterbury is the regional council working with the people of Canterbury to manage the region’s air, water and land. They are committed to the sustainable management of our environment while promoting the region’s economic, social and cultural well-being. The services provided are listed below: … Continued
Contact the village for further information. 21 Apartments/studios. 17 Hospital beds. 39 Rest home beds. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment before entering rest home care – contact Adult community Referral Centre , 337 7808
Pharmac provides pharmaceutical treatment and from within the amount of funding provided. For more information, talk to your pharmacist, your doctor, or call PHARMAC on the toll free number above.
24 hr nursing with registered/enrolled nurses. House doctor, podiatrist and physiotherapist available. Caters to specific dietary requirements. Full-time activities co-ordinator and mini-bus for transport to shopping and outings. Has safe and easy access, also to garden and outdoor seating. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment … Continued
24 hour crisis telephone line which is available to anyone requiring counselling help. For help call 0800 543 354 ( which is a 24 hour helpline). Lifeline runs training sessions for volunteers who are interested in telephone counselling. For further information ring their Office number 366 6742. Free email counselling available on the email address … Continued
The Parklands Wednesday Club meets every Wednesday,1pm to 3.30pm, at the Parklands Community Lounge. A friendly non-competitive club with indoor bowls. Cost $3.00 per weekly session and includes afternoon tea. New members very welcome.
To find information on older people, click on the above website, click on “Browse for Stats”, click on the heading “People and communities”, and then click on Older people.
Offering all women suffering from cancer a workshop covering hair care and beauty advice. Workshops offer a fun morning of pampering and caring advice. Workshops are held in Christchurch , Timaru and the West Coast and Ashburton and are a free community service. Workshops are held 2 times a month. Pick up an application form … Continued
Hold monthly meetings with guest speakers and produce a monthly newsletter. Various group meetings. Drop in Centre 9.00am to 3.30pm daily. Coffee Group meets every Wednesday at 10am. Social outings, Bus trips. Have use of the hydrotherapy pools at Burwood Hospital and Christchurch Public Hospital. Agent for Total Mobility taxi vouchers
