Support for older people in Auckland (Central)
Local services providing care for older people in Auckland (Central). These include Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agencies, Meals on Wheels and nursing.
Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agencies
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)
NASC agencies organise help to stay at home, support services for carers and entry into residential care.
Needs Assessment and Service Coordination — Auckland (Central)
- Email: communityservices@adhb.govt.nz
- Phone: Community Services 09 631 1234 or freephone 0800 631 1234
- Mailing address: Greenlane Clinical Centre, PO Box 92 024, Auckland 1142.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora — TeToka Tumai Auckland (Central) (external link)
Other services for older people
Meals on Wheels
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)
District nursing
To contact district nursing services:
- phone 09 631 1234 or freephone 0800 631 1234
Shuttle services
There are no hospital shuttle services in central Auckland.