Most of the art is done on customwood and many different finishes can be attained. Painting is also done on tin and tiles. Many of the pictures are drawn from patterns so there is no need to be artistic. Folk Art is taught. The paints used are acrylic, created especially for folk art and the … Continued
Meals on Wheels are available by referral from your General Practice team or other Health Professional. The service is designed to provide a freshly cooked hot dinner meal at midday for those that find it difficult to prepare or access a hot meal. Meals consist of a hot main dish served with seasonal vegetables and a dessert. … Continued
The Office was established in 1990, and is part of the Ministry of Social Development. Their role is to: * promote the rights and interests of older people * lead, monitor and promote the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy * provide policy advice on issues that affect older people, and lead strategic and cross-sectoral policy … Continued
The Cottage is a community based initiative which seeks to involve local people in developing their skills and gives an opportunity to sell their craft work. Open 10.30 am – 3.45 pm Mon-Fri. Dallington Community News published quarterly. The following groups operate from the Cottage: Dallington Friends and Leisure Group, Wednesdays 10am-12.00 noon at Burwood … Continued
Friendship and fun Contact numbers: 3528217 or 0221748453 Arrange trips during the year, mid-Winter and Christmas dinners. For further information ring any one of the above listed numbers.
Guided, flat, 30 minute walk in your local community area. Meet at the Papanui Library, corner Restell Street and Langdons Road, every Wednesday, 10 am (parking available). Walks are cancelled with heavy or persistent rain. Listen to NewstalkZB. Contact phone number is the Christchurch City Council on 941 8999 or to print out a programme … Continued
/ Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5.00 The banking ombudsman is a free, external and independent process to help people sort out their unresolved problems with banks. Anyone can use the scheme, including groups of people such as partnerships, clubs and companies, so long as the complaint is against one of the following banks: ANZ … Continued
A 28 bed rest home with a registered nurse on call. Available are: activities programmes, podiatrist, hairdresser, church and library service. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment before entering rest home care. Older Persons Health,Assessment and Community Service Team at Burwood Hospital phone 337 7765
Residential and Dementia Aged Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability and Intellectual Disability, and two Retirement Village complexes. Close to facilities and bus stop outside. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment before entering rest home care. Contact. ACRC, Burwood Hospital, 337 7808.
HealthCERT is responsible for ensuring hospitals, resthomes and residential care facilities provide safe and reasonable levels of service for consumers, as required under the Health and Disability Service Act 2001. HealthCERTS role is to administer and enforce the legislation, issue certificates, review audit reports and manage legal issues. Summaries of rest home audit reports are … Continued
