Nelson Bays Primary Health

Nelson Bays Primary Health
20 New Street, Nelson
PO Box 1776, Nelson 7040
Tel: 03 539 1170
Freephone: 0800 731 317
Fax: 03 539 4958
info@nelsonbayspho.org.nz

Older Person's Health

Older

Access Home Health

03 547 5552
www.access.org.nz
A nationwide provider of high quality and personalised home care services to the urban and rural communities. Mature and reliable caregivers. ACC and Ministry of Health, also service private paying customers. Services include: Household managment, meal preparation, personal care, maternity care, carer relief and sleepovers.

Access Mobility Ltd

03 544 7717
Provides home healthcare equipment and mobility products, e.g. daily living aids, safety rails, toilet seat risers, commodes, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, electric beds/hoists. Sales, service and rentals.

Age Concern Nelson

03 546 7682
http://www.ageconcern.co.nz
An accredited visitor service for clients aged 65 years plus or those who feel isolated. Can arrange free one-on-one appointments to discuss any issues for older people. Provide group education sessions e.g. in nursing homes. Registered nurse available. Membership fee.

Alternative Health Practitioners

Private practitioners, refer to Yellow Pages.

Alzheimers Society

03 546 7702
http://www.alzheimers.org.nz
Making life better for all people affected by dementia by providing field worker support and information to friends and family. In Motueka we provide a dementia day care, which provides a social environment for those who have dementia and respite to those caring for them.

Amcal Hardy Street Pharmacy

03 548 4366
www.hardystreetpharmacy.co.nz
Dispensing and sale of medicines and healthcare products. Basic health testing and advice. Medicine management and healthcare advice.

Arthritis New Zealand

03 546 7689
http://www.arthritis.org.nz
Provides information, support, strategies and lifestyle management. Offers community educational talks and seminars. Run a national programme called - Living a Healthy Life with a chronic condition. Also offers Hydrotherapy sessions & support groups as well as Sit-and-Be-Fit exercise groups. Clinics are held in Nelson, Richmond and Golden Bay.

Audiology Department, Nelson Hospital

03 546 1780
http://www.nmdhb.govt.nz
Hearing Assessment with GP referral. Hearing Aid fitting and maintenance. Sale of batteries and audiological supplies.

Club 50

03 544 3955
http://www.tasmanregionalsports.org.nz
Club 50 is a social active recreation programme held every Tuesday at 9.30am at Richmond Town Hall. Activities vary each week and a 2-monthly programme is produced in advance. The group is social and suited to older adults.

Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand Inc

03 546 7650
http://www.deaf.org.nz
Provides employment support, family support, skills programmes, Deaf awareness education for other service providers; counselling. NZ sign language interpreter bookings available from isign online: www.isign.co.nz - phone 0800 934 683.

Diabetes NZ Nelson Inc.

03 546 6142
03 545 0106
http://www.diabetes.sunnynelson.co.nz
Nelson drop in centre for information, resources or phone enquiries. Free Community Education 6-week programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or their carers in Nelson/Richmond, Motueka and Golden Bay called: Living with Type 2 Diabetes. Phone for details.

District Nursing - Nelson Hospital

03 546 1867
http://www.nmdhb.org.nz
Home visits, pain and injury management, palliative care, wound care, chronic illness support, post-surgical referrals, incontinence support, oncology, bladder care and control. Specialising in: Intravenous therapy, Wound management, Domiciliary oxygen, Stomal therapy. Continence, Breast care, C.A.P.D. Referrals accepted from GP, hospital, allied health professionals

Ear Nurse, Nelson Hospital

03 546 1659
http://www.nmdhb.govt.nz
Treatment for discharging and infected ears / foreign bodies. Ears contra-indicated for syringing. Children's aural toilet. Referral through GP, Practice Nurse, Public Health Nurse or Audiologists.

Golden Bay Community Workers

03 525 9728
Support and advocacy for individuals and families. Home-based support, budget advice, foodbank, parenting, women's education programme, Be Well health checks, strengthening Families, whanau worker, referrals to mental health, Community Law, Child Youth and Family, Family Court

Healthcare NZ (formerly NELMAR Home Support)

03 548 2009
0800 263 562
http://www.healthcarenz.co.nz
Provision of community healthcare in individuals' homes, eg personal care, home management and child care. Service is free if approved referral from specific agencies.

HealthLine

0800 611 116
Registered nurses available for phone support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Advice includes general health advice, direction to medical centres, assessments of symptoms over the phone, Well Child advice, and breastfeeding advice.

Healthy Hearts Motueka

03 528 8228
Gentle exercise including circuit, walking and other entry level options to get you back on your feet and confident. Includes monthly education on healthy heart topics. Thursdays 9:30am. Phone for details.

Heaphys Home Support (a division of Access Home Health)

Hearing Association Nelson Inc

03 548 3270
http://www.hearing.org.nz
Monday to Friday 9:30am - 4pm. Provide support to anyone affected by hearing loss including maintenance of hearing aids, information on new technologies, hearing tests and information on the Audiological services available in the Nelson region. The services are open to everyone and most are free. Field workers can visit rest homes in the region and we also offer a monthly hearing aid clinic at Stoke Seniors.

Independent Nursing Practice & Family Planning Clinic

03 546 8155
http://www.inp.co.nz
Sexual health clinic offering contraceptive advice, fertility advice, STI checks, cervical smears, menopause advice, and also Biofeedback Programme which is for urinary incontinence. Under 22 year olds, free service.

Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital

03 528 9662
Residential care for the elderly. Hospital, dementia, resthome and respite care. Short stay GP care and palliative care beds.

Meals on Wheels - Motueka

03 528 1160
Provide lunch every day if required, Monday to Friday but not public holidays. Meals consist of main course (meat plus vegies) and dessert, cost approx $4 per meal.

Mobility Scooter User Courses

NCC 546 0390 or TDC 543 8551
Course offering practical hands-on training, including test drives, with scooters available to try out. Includes finding the right scooter to suit the individual, safety and laws about using scooters, options for buying a scooter (e.g. lottery grants), and maintenance and repair know-how for all skill levels. The course is available for all scooter users at subsidised rates. Contact: Nelson City Council - Margaret on Ph 546 0390, or Tasman District Council - Krista on Ph 543 8551.

NBPH Community Nutrition Service

03 539 1170
0800 731 317
http://www.bewell.org.nz
Registered Dietitians available at no cost via health professional referral. Can do one-on-one or group consultations. Nutritional assessment and advice for weight management, type two diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other conditions for all ages. Individual assessment and education as well as Group sessions can be arranged. Community group presentations are also provided on request.

Nelson Asthma Society Inc

03 546 7675
http://www.asthmafoundation.org.nz
To assist people with asthma and related conditions through improved management, education and support. Clinics available or home visiting service if required. COPD support groups and Pulmonary rehabilitation classes at hospital.

Nelson Multiple Sclerosis Society

03 544 6386
http://www.msnz.org.nz
Provides education, advocacy, support, information, and home visits for people with neurological conditions (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, Huntingtons, Motor Neuron) and their families.

Nelson Nursing Service Ltd

03 547 2814
www.healthcarenelson.co.nz/painmanagement-clinic
Provide professional nursing care, home support, workplace health checks, wound care, concussion clinic and rehabilitation support at your home, workplace or our clinic. ACC funded assessment and treatment for chronic pain management

Nelson Region Hospice Trust

03 546 3950 (24 hour number)
http://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz
Provides community palliative care, in own home as well as inpatient hospice care for those with a life-limiting illness. Offer specialised medical personnel, Chaplaincy counselling, Medical Social Worker, and Bereavement Care Co-ordinator, and a large volunteer force involved in most areas of hospice work.

Oral Health - Dental Department Nelson Hospital

03 546 1286
http://www.nmdhb.govt.nz

Podiatry Services

03 540 3758
Provides services to improve the podiatry care for individuals with diabetes and people at risk of diabetes.

Presbyterian Support

03 547 9350
http://www.ps.org.nz/uppersouthisland/
Counselling, Tai Chi falls prevention classes, Harakeke Nelson Dementia Daycare, Heat & Eat meals. Family Works provides counselling and social work services to families and young people. Golden Bay - Tai Chi classes - a free, falls prevention programme for older people who have fallen and/or at risk of falling, have problems with strength and balance or anyone with a disability. Motueka - Mentoring Programme: Social Worker in Schools on ph. 027 298 964

Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind

03 547 6616
0800 243 333
http://www.rnzfb.org.nz
Adaptive Daily Living (advice on independent living in own home). Orientation and Mobility (use of cane, road safety). Guide Dogs. Adaptive Technology and Adaptive Communications Magnification assistance. Blindness Awareness - group training for caregivers/volunteers to safely assist vision-impaired people.

Safe with Age Driver Awareness Course

03 547 4010
A 2 x 2 hour theory course held over consecutive days, run by a qualified Driving Instructor. Includes road code revision, route planning, safe driving at all types of intersections, and pedestrian safety. After the course, participants can arrange a one-on-one driving assessment with the Driving Instructor for a minimal fee (subsidised by NZ Transport Safety). Enquiries for this Driver Awareness Course can also be made to:- Margaret Parfitt, NCC, Ph 03 546 0390 Krista Hobday, TDC, Ph 03 543 8551 Berylla Jones, Murchison, Ph 03 523 9875

Social Workers, Nelson Hospital

03 546 1800
http://www.nmdhb.govt.nz
Professional and confidential service to patients, their family or carers, to access health services. Trained Social Workers are available to assist with support and advice concerning any problems such as social, emotional, financial or practical.

Specialist continence advisor

03 546 1867
Continence assessment for issues which are not responding to normal treatment, available by appointment at Nelson Hospital.

Stoke Community Centre / Social Seniors

03 547 2660
Provides a range of social and recreational activities, including exercise classes. Has a daycare facility for frail elderly which includes morning/afternoon tea & lunch. NMDHB funded if over 65. Offers bus trips on Monday. Provides transport to Centre from Atawhai to Richmond.

Stroke Foundation Southern Region Inc

03 545 8177
http://www.stroke.co.nz
The Field Officer is available to provide hospital and home visits, information, education and support. Free service providing advice on prevention and management and help on services available in the community. Stroke Club offers social activities and support for ongoing rehabilitation. Membership fee applies and they meet twice a month.

Support Works Te Roopu Tautoko

03 546 3980
http://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/supportworks.aspx
We support people whose lives are affected by a disability, to achieve their goal, retain their independence and self reliance and to enjoy optimum quality of life wherever they live. Support Works provides assessment for people with health and disability needs in order to maximise their independence and full participation in the community.

Unichem Richmond Mall Chemist

03 544 8547
We provide 7 day a week healthcare, including dispensing of prescriptions and sale of over-the-counter medications. We also supply emergency contraception.

Wakefield Rest Home

03 541 8995
Delivers meals, every day, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). Meals are delivered between 11.30am to 1pm and can be large meals or small meals, with or without dessert. Costs range from $5 to $8.

Whakatu Marae Health and Social Services

03 546 9097
http://www.whakatumarae.co.nz
All services are free. Emergency housing, Registered Nurse, General Practitioner clinic available as an outreach service from 96 Waimea Rd, Diabetes support in-home, social and youth workers, Whanau Ora, Palliative Care Services, Au Kati Kaipaipa, Rangatahi and Kaumata, Nutrition and Physical Activity support for individuals or in groups. Fitness gym available with gym instructor support, gentle exercise programme (contact Huriana).