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 Canterbury. 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.
The the only shuttle service run by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is from the Deans Avenue car park to the Christchurch Hospital — the journey is 8 to 10 minutes.