A community walking group in Mt Pleasant every Tuesday 9.30am. Meet at the Mt Pleasant Community Centre, McCormacks Bay Road. Walk at your own pace and enjoy the company of others. See also under “Kiwi Seniors”
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
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
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
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
• 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
Provides free and confidential advice to everyone. Information and support to meet your needs. Hours of operation: 10am – 1pm Monday – Friday.
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.
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.
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.
