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Access Community Health Southern
Community Health Service
Today
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Access is one of New Zealand's leading healthcare providers, specialising in home-based healthcare and support. We work with the Ministry of Health, DHBs and ACC, among others, to support 20,000 people nationwide to live independently in their own homes.
Access believes that health involves the whole person, not merely the absence of disease or ill health. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental right of everyone. We develop your support plan (your specific services) in partnership with you and your family or whānau. This ensures you play a part in the services you receive.
Services include:
- Nursing services - continence - stomal therapy diabetes - IV therapy - wound care - palliative care eye drops - catheter care - medication
- Personal care - meals - dressing and undressing - personal grooming - bathing - toileting - mobility needs
- Domestic assistance - laundry - vacuuming - dish washing - bedmaking - meal preparation - shopping
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral
Charges
Free if criteria are met, contact us for more information.
For private services, costs apply.
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (20 Mar), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), Southland Anniversary (11 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Community nursing
- Continence
- Medication administration
- Palliative care
Home support
- Carers
- Cleaning (personal care)
- Childcare services
- Home equipment
- Home visiting
- Meals
- Needs assessment
- Nursing
Injury, illness or disability
- Aids and equipment
- Disability support
- Home support
- Needs assessment
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation
Region
Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, Southland, Waitaki
Website
Contact Details
80 Macandrew Road, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
0800 284 663
Website
96 Otepuni Avenue, Newfield, Invercargill
Southland
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
0800 284 663
Website
18 James Street, Balclutha
Dunedin - South Otago
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
0800 284 663
Website
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This page was last updated at 3:27PM on February 9, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Access Community Health Southern.