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Access
Access is one of New Zealand's leading healthcare organisations, specialising in home-based healthcare and support. We work with the Ministry of Health, the District Health Boards and ACC, among others, to care for more than 14,000 people around the country.
Established in 1927, Access is a charitable trust owned by Rural Women New Zealand (formerly Women's Division of Federated Farmers) All of our profits are returned to the community or used to improve our service to you.
For more information about Access, we invite you to visit our website at www.access.org.nz
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Contact Details
| Detail | |
| Address | Level 1, Isadium House, 89 Fitzherbert Avenue View Map |
| City/Town | Palmerston North (also branches in Levin, Masterton, Wanganui and New Plymouth) |
| Postal Address | PO Box 4260 |
| District Health Board Areas | MidCentral, Taranaki, Whanganui, Wairarapa |
| Phone | 0800 AT HOME (0800 284 663) |
| Email | |
| Website |
http://www.access.org.nz
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Updated: 19 Jul 2010 |
Additional Branch Locations
| Access - Levin | |
| Address | 96 Oxford Street |
| City/Town | Levin |
| Phone | 0800 AT HOME (0800 284 663) |
| Email | |
| Website |
www.access.org.nz
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Access - Masterton | |
| Address | Office 3, Totara Business Village, 407 Queen Street |
| City/Town | Masterton |
| Phone | 0800 AT HOME (0800 284 663) |
| Website |
www.access.org.nz
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Access - Wanganui | |
| Address | 188 Wicksteed Street |
| City/Town | Wanganui |
| Phone | 0800 AT HOME (0800 284 663) |
| Email | |
| Website |
www.access.org.nz
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Access - Taranaki | |
| Address | 15 Young Street |
| City/Town | New Plymouth |
| Phone | 0800 AT HOME (0800 284 663) |
| Email | |
| Website |
www.access.org.nz
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Service Description
If you ever find it a challenge coping on your own or relying on family and friends, it’s good to know that someone is here to offer you a hand. Whether you require nursing, personal care, or even just some help around the house, Access is dedicated to giving you the care and support you need to live independently in your home and community.
Our skilled team of nurses and support workers provides a range of services, including:
- Personal Care
- Nursing Services
- Other Clinical Services (eg. physiotherapy, occupational therapy, etc)
- Household Assistance
- Transport
- Socialisation
- Carer Relief
- Palliative Care
- Restorative Support
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Updated: 19 Jul 2010 |
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| Access supports New Zealanders from Whangarei to Invercargill. Our head office is in Wellington and our network extends to twenty branches nationwide. |
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Updated: 19 Jul 2010 |
Personal Assistance
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Wound Care, Medication, Diabetes, IV therapy, Pallative Care, Eye drops, Catheter Care, Stomal therapy and Continence Management |
| Attendant Care (ACC) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, available |
| Carer Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, we facilitate |
| Sitter Service/Companions |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Live In Care (24 Hr) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Personal Support including meals, dressing and undressing, personal grooming, bathing, toileting and mobility needs. |
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Domestic Assistance
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Domestic Assistance including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, dishwashing, bed making, meal preparation, shopping and childcare. |
| Shopping Assistance |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes, available |
| Transport Assistance |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes, available |
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Updated: 19 Jul 2010 |
Subsidy Details
When you are referred for home-based healthcare and support, you’ll also be assessed for public assistance from one of the following sources:
- Aged care services are managed and funded in New Zealand by DHBs on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
- Disability Support Services (DSS), part of the Ministry of Health, is responsible for the planning and funding of disability support services in New Zealand.
- Community nursing services (also called district nursing) are administered in New Zealand by DHBs and ACC
- The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides support if you’ve been injured by helping you to get back to work and everyday life as soon as possible.
If you’re not eligible for public assistance, there are other options such as:
- You can pay privately
- You may be eligible for care to be paid by another agency (e.g. another government department, a charity or health foundation or society)
- If you hold private medical insurance, your insurer may pay for home-based rehabilitation services and support.
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Updated: 19 Jul 2010 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
| English |
Yes |
New Zealand English |
| Interpreter |
Yes |
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| Maori - Te Reo |
Yes |
Translator and or whanau support person arranged |
| Other Information |
Yes |
Clients of all ethnic groups are welcome |
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Updated: 19 Jul 2010 |
Credentials
| Credential | Status | Details |
| New Zealand Home Health Association |
Yes |
Accredited member |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) |
Yes |
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| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) |
Yes |
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| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) |
Yes |
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| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) |
Yes |
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| Other details |
Yes |
Wholly owned NZQA Training Company
ACC Workplace Safety Management Practice
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Updated: 19 Jul 2010 |
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