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Needs Assessment & Service Co-ordination (NASC) | Waitematā
Public Service, Older People's Health, Community, Community Health
Description
About the Service
NASC helps older adults and their caregivers access support services in the community. We enable older adults to stay at home as safely and independently as possible as their needs change or following an admission to hospital.
NASC assists younger adults who require support services following illness or hospitalisation, have a chronic health condition or as part of a palliative care package.
We work with patients and their families/ whānau to assess and plan their support needs. NASC then coordinates support services for as long as they are applicable.
Some of the support services that may be available are:
- Assistance with personal cares such as showering, dressing, meal preparation, Meals on Wheels, medication, transfers and mobility
- Aged Related Residential Care
- Respite services including respite at home, day stay, residential respite
- Carer support.
NASC can also advise on services which are income or asset tested and have an entry criteria.
How do I access this service?
Make an appointment
Referral Expectations
- Self, family, caregivers, health professionals, GPs, hospital staff and specialists.
Entry Criteria
Support services are available through NASC if you are:
- Over 65 years of age and have a disability or health related need
- 16 to 64 years of age and have support needs resulting from an acute illness or you require palliative care
- 16 to 64 years of age and have support needs due to a chronic health condition.
Please contact the NASC Triage Team for all NASC requests, information and advice:
Phone: (09) 442 7171 (8.00am - 4.30pm; Monday to Friday)
Email: OlderAdultsHomeHealth@Waitematadhb.govt.nz (for referrals)
Fees and Charges Description
- No charge to New Zealand citizens and residents, providing you meet the set criteria. The Needs Assessor will discuss this at your assessment. Proof of residency may be required.
- Non New Zealand residents do not qualify and are not entitled to access this service.
Services Provided
Home support carers, Assistance with bathing/hygiene, Meals on wheels, Needs assessment
Home support carers, Assistance with bathing/hygiene, Meals on wheels, Needs assessment
- Home support carers
- Assistance with bathing/hygiene
- Meals on wheels
- Needs assessment
Document Downloads
- NASC Service Brochure (Mar21) (PDF, 447.2 KB)
Region
North Auckland, West Auckland
Website
Contact Details
Waitakere Hospital
West Auckland
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Phone
(09) 442 7171 (8.00am - 4.30pm; Monday to Friday)
Email
Website
Please telephone the NASC Triage team for all NASC requests, information and advice.
Lincoln Road
Henderson
Waitakere
Street Address
Lincoln Road
Henderson
Waitakere
Postal Address
Waitakere Hospital
Private Bag 93115
Lincoln Road
Henderson
Waitakere 0650
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This page was last updated at 3:03PM on September 3, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Needs Assessment & Service Co-ordination (NASC) | Waitematā.