Senior doctors and dentists at Health NZ public hospitals and health services plan to strike for 48 hours on Tuesday 23 September and Wednesday 24 September.
Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only.
GPs, after-hours and urgent care clinics, and other community health providers are not affected by the strikes and will continue to operate as normal.
Local services providing care for older people in Rotorua and Taupō. 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.
NASC agencies organise help to stay at home, support services for carers and entry into residential care.
There are Needs Assessment and Service Coordination agencies for:
The agency contact for Rotorua and Taupō is Lakes Needs Assessment Service Coordination.
Needs Assessment Service Coordination for Rotorua and Taupō — Healthpointexternal link
Meals on Wheels is a support service that prepares and delivers a subsidised hot midday meal.
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 Bureauexternal link
To contact district nursing services:
Lakes Transport Services is available for Health New Zealand patients needing transport to attend out-of-town health-related appointments.
The service is available in Rotorua, Taupō and Tūrangi for people who meet the criteria for National Travel Assistance.
Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle is a volunteer driver service for patients attending doctor visits, dental appointments, specialist appointments, hospital day-stays for minor surgery and any other health appointments.
When your appointment is over, the shuttle can be contacted to transport you home again.
This service needs to be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Freephone: 0800 824 325external link
A donation is requested to help cover costs.
