National poison hotline 0800 POISON ( 0800 764 766 ) – This is a 24 hour, 7 days a week number. The National Poisons Centre (NPC), established in 1964, is part of the Dunedin School of Medicine at the University of Otago. It provides a 24-hour, 365-days-a-year free phone service to both health professionals and … Continued
The Friendly Support Network is an organisation run by voluntary workers who are trained to give help and support in situations of need or stress to people of mainly Dutch descent. The help or support is generally of a moral rather than financial nature. We are a charitable organisation.
CREST home support was launched in April 2011 to ease pressure on capacity-stretched hospitals after the earthquakes. It began as a community-based supported discharge team to facilitate earlier discharge from hospital to appropriate home-based rehabilitation services. It has since been extended to accept referrals directly from general practice, providing older people referred this way with … Continued
The Depression Support Network offers group and one-to-one support to people over the age of 15 years who either experience depression themselves, or support a loved one who has depression. They provide education about depression to raise awareness and increase knowledge about it within the community. Support Groups – Adult Groups; Friends and Family Group; … Continued
Website: www.retirementvillages.org.nz The Retirement Villages Association’s key role concerns the establishment, promotion and maintenance of standards of excellence by member villages. The RVA requires strict audit and accreditation processes for compliance with a Code of Practice and minimum Operating Standards. The Code of Practice includes standards of care and management; standards of disclosure to residents … Continued
Te Waiora House is a retreat / respite centre for adults who need a break from the stresses of daily life. It is set in 14 acres of gardens and country side, providing a peaceful and relaxed rural environment approximately 60 minutes from Christchurch. The modern home is fully equipped and has 5 comfortable bedrooms … Continued
The CDHB have funded a free service that can be accessed through your local pharmacy to help you manage your medication. It involves a consultation with an accredited pharmacist and can take place at your local pharmacy or in your own home. 81 of the 109 pharmacies in Canterbury have an accredited pharmacist. It is … Continued
The Kenneth F Weaver Trust owns and operates 28 cosy pensioner units exclusively for the elderly which give rental security for life. They consist of three separate blocks of 14 units at Abberley Crescent, St Albans overlooking Abberley Park and 10 units at Barbadoes Street, two units in Trist Place and two units on Hills … Continued
The laundry service includes Duvets, Quilts (down, feather, dacron etc) and Curtains. Normal clothes and towels, wash and dry same day ($14 for 1st load – $11 for any additional loads.) Pick up from some rest homes and hospitals. Self Service operating – buy tokens.
Offer assistance to those in need. Budget advice, food bank, family clothing stores. Craft group 1- 3 pm Tuesday Gold coin donation Community cup of tea. Tuesday mornings only Free Bread 9.30 – 10.30 am Tuesdays Food Bank – open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9.30am – 12 noon Other emergency assistance available by appointment. Thursdays … Continued
