Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
Local services providing care for older people in Northland. These include Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agencies, Meals on Wheels and nursing.
The Needs Assessment Service assesses the needs of people who struggle with daily activities because of age, a health condition or disability. The goal of the needs assessment is to help people maximise their independence.
Needs Assessment Service (internal link)
There are 2 Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agencies in Northland — Health of Older People, Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau and Hauora Hokianga | Hokianga Health.
NASC agencies organise help to stay at home, support services for carers and entry into residential care.
The area covered by Health of Older People, Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau includes the whole of Northland except Hokianga.
Health of Older People (HOP), Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) — Healthpoint (external link)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora — Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) (external link)
The area covered by Hauora Hokianga | Hokianga Health includes:
Hauora Hokianga | Hokianga Health (external link)
Meals on Wheels is a support service that prepares and delivers a subsidised hot midday meal.
Meals on Wheels (internal link)
You usually need to be referred to the service by a healthcare provider.
The Citizens Advice Bureau has contact details for Meals on Wheels services in each region.
Meals on Wheels community directory — Citizens Advice Bureau (external link)
To contact district nursing services:
Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau operates the Kaitaia to Whangārei and Whangārei to Auckland Health Shuttle services Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Health shuttles are available for people who may require transport.
Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau Shuttle Services (external link)
The service is usually free for people attending outpatient appointments, parents of children with an appointment at the hospital and carers attending with patients. A koha (donation) is always welcomed.
