NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives plan to strike from 9am on Wednesday 30 July to 9am on Thursday 31 July. Patient safety is our priority and our hospitals will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments unless we have contacted you directly to reschedule.
The iCATT team provides a single point of entry for all community referrals — one consistent process for all primary healthcare and community health services. Where possible, we try to arrange flexible approaches for your assessment and treatment. Our aim is for you to maintain your independence, be able to care for yourself and remain part of your community environment.
To contact the Integrated Community Assessment Treatment Team (iCATT) for South Canterbury:
The purpose of iCATT is to enhance your ability to self manage. We provide a service that is:
The aim is to maintain or enhance your functional ability, health and social connections within the community. You will be supported to maximise your independence, care for yourself and take participate in your community for as long as this is safe for you and those caring for you. Where appropriate, you will be supported to take part in activities to maintain or improve mobility, strength and balance.
Where possible, we offer flexible approaches to your assessment and treatment, characterised by brief and early interventions.
Features of the iCATT service are:
You can refer yourself to iCATT by phone on the number above, or ask your healthcare provider to refer you.
General practitioners and nurse practitioners should refer as normal through the electronic request management system.
Referral forms for inpatient and community service requests are available — completed iCATT forms can be emailed to icatt@scdhb.health.nz
Integrated Community Assessment Treatment Team (iCATT) South Canterbury — referral form
