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HealthCare NZ - Te Waipounamu | South Island

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    HealthCare NZ is New Zealand’s largest healthcare, disability and wellbeing support provider. Since 1988 we have been providing high quality, fully government funded care in homes and local communities across Aotearoa New Zealand, constantly pursuing our mission to achieve equitable wellbeing for all.

    Today, our team of over 4,000 support workers, nurses, and other health professionals work around the clock to make sure everyone has equitable access to healthcare and support in their own home and community.  

    We are fully committed to offering real choice and control to the people we support. With our online platform My Homecare, individuals can schedule and track preferred care times, choose their own carers, and share information about their care plan with loved ones. 

    Offering comprehensive home care services including dressing, toileting, meal preparation and medication management, as well as expert in-home clinical care for both general and complex needs, the team at HealthCare NZ bring health back to the home.

    Services covered:*
    Note: some services may not be available in your region.  Please contact us to find out what services are available to you.

    Home and Community Support Services (MOH)

    In-Home Support, Aged Care and Community Nursing (Te Whatu Ora)

     In-Home Support, Aged Care and Community Nursing (ACC)

    Staff

    Our team of over 4,000 skilled and trained health professionals throughout New Zealand work to make sure everyone has equal access to healthcare at home.

    Services Provided

    Community nursing

    Service types

    • Continence
    • Diabetes self management
    • Medication administration
    • Mobility
    • Palliative care
    • Wound care
    Home support
    Home support services provide support with household tasks and personal care to help you live independently at home.

    Service types

    • Home visits
    • Home visit by nurse
    • Assistance with bathing/hygiene
    • Meals on wheels
    • Home support carers
    Injury support services
    Support with advice and assistance for the day-to-day management of your injury and regaining independence.

    Service types

    • Rehabilitation therapy
    • Needs assessment and service coordination (NASC)
    • Home visits by nurse
    Disability support services

    Service types

    • Autism support services
    • Disability information and advisory services
    Aids and equipment
    Provision of equipment and aids to support daily tasks or communication. This might include wheelchairs, crutches, technology to help with communication, and medical alarms.

    Charges

    Services are fully funded as assessed.

    If  wanting additional  support over and above your funded services this is an option.

    For private services information, please contact Private Care NZ on 0800 55 55 88 or email info@privatecarenz.com or view their website here and we will guide you through our private services.

    Age groups

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

    How do I access this service?

    • Referral
    • Contact us

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free