Wheelchairs for Shoppers

A number of shopping centres in Christchurch have wheelchairs available for shoppers. There is no charge to have the use of a wheelchair, however bookings are advised. Most require ID. The malls include: FreshChoice, (Avonhead Shopping Centre) 358 7775 Ballantynes 379 7400 – ring first as sometimes it needs to be booked. Barrington Mall 332 … Continued

Medic Alert Foundation NZ Inc

The Medic Alert wrist bracelet, Neck pendant and chain, wallet card may be ordered through a G.P. or by ringing the number above. They enable records of particular medical condition(s) to be recorded for immediate access in cases of urgent need e.g. collapse of a diabetic.  For further information on costs etc ring the above … Continued

Te Puawaitanga (Maori Health)

Concerned with the health of Maori women and actively promotes healthy lifestyles. Programmes include: Well child – Tamarikiora Outreach immunisation Parents as first teachers programme Incredible years programme Breast feeding advocacy service Early childhood transition programme Disease state management – outreach nurses Wakaura workshops Kaitoko whanau – social and housing issues

Legal Referral Services

Community Law Canterbury provides free legal information. Phone for an appointment. Community Law Canterbury also provides a legal information service between 10.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday

Holly Lea

• Independent living in a private apartment • Full rest home care delivered to your apartment • Respite, palliative and convalescent care 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 Team , Burwood Hospital, 337 7765

CAB Buller – West Coast

Provides free and confidential advice to everyone. Information and support to meet your needs. Hours of operation: 10am – 1pm Monday – Friday.

Lyttelton Recreation Centre

The Lyttelton Recreation Centre reopened in early 2016. and is managed by the Christchurch City Couincil  Community Facilities Advisor.    . Please see the website for the activities or community bookings.

Kaiapoi Lodge Residential Home

Stage 2 rest home. Up to 28 residents. En suites with most rooms. Hospital unit with 20 beds. Close to shops etc. 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, Princess Margaret Hospital, ph. 337 7808.

Home & Family Society

Available 9am-5pm. Offer affordable counselling for children couples and families (single sessions are available). Older people are welcome.  By referral only. Live-in parenting programme – 6 weeks – with 24 hour support.  

Kaiapoi Community Support

Offer support and services to the Kaiapoi Community. Volunteer drivers are available. Foodbank: Monday to Thursday 9am – 3pm. They also provide a number of other services as well including: Social workers and counsellors, Community law clinic fortnightly, administer Meals on Wheels, community Christmas giving programme. For information on these ring the above number.

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