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Disability Support Services (DSS) | Waikato

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Today

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

Disability Support Services (DSS) is part of Disability Support Link (DSL), a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service for persons from birth to 65 years.

Note: Disability support for older people (65+) is managed through our Health of Older People (HOP) team

NASCs are organisations contracted by the Ministry of Health to

  • identify their strengths and support needs
  • outline what disability support services are available
  • determine their eligibility for Ministry-funded support services. 

Eligibility for Disability Support services is:

  • Intellectual, physical, sensory disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder.

Please see the Ministry of Health website for more details.

 

Staff

Our team is made up of service coordinators/needs assessors, all who have extensive experience in meeting the needs of persons who require support. We have a team leader who reports to the manager of Disability Support Link.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us, Referral

Referral Expectations

Any person can make a referral to Disability Support Link. If in doubt regarding eligibility or process, please call us on 0800 55 33 99

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Services Provided

Disability support services

Needs assessment and service coordination (NASC)
  • Needs assessment and service coordination (NASC)

Website

www.waikatodhb.health.nz/about-us/a-z-of-services/older-persons-rehabilitation-and-allied-health/disability-support-services-0-to-65/

Contact Details

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

This page was last updated at 9:46AM on August 29, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Disability Support Services (DSS) | Waikato.