Help for those at home
Friends Plus- Nga Hoa Apiti
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| "Friends Plus - nga hoa Apiti" supports those people in the community who are most at risk from loneliness and lack of support. |
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 Powderham St View Map |
| City/Town | New Plymouth |
| Postal Address | PO Box 1061, Taranaki Mail Centre, New Plymouth 4340 |
| District Health Board Area | Taranaki |
| Phone | (06) 758 6984 |
| Fax | (06) 758 6988 |
| Manager | Chris Manukonga |
| Updated: 30 May 2011 | |
| We have three main services:
VOLUNTEER VISITING This service sets up friendships between older people living alone and volunteers who agree to visit them. TUCK-IN SERVICE This provides a visit by a worker in the evening to check that the client is ready for bed. You need to contact Access Ability about it. SHOPPING SERVICE This service provides transport to the nearest supermarket once a week or fortnight. You need to arrange it with Access Ability |
| Friends Plus operates throughout Taranaki.
VISITING SERVICE AND SHOPPING SERVICE North Taranaki Phone 758 6984 South Taranaki Phone 278 6902 Stratford Phone 765 7776 TUCK-IN SERVICE Contact Access Ability |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | Yes | No | Transport to nearest supermarket weekly; or supermarket shopping on behalf of client. |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2007 | ||||
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Service | Yes | Yes | Yes | Tuck-in before bed |
| VISITING SERVICE is free to clients.
TUCK-IN service is free to clients if arranged by Access Ability. SHOPPING SERVICE is provided by volunteers, with transport costs subsidised by Access Ability if arranged through them. |
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Other details | Yes | Affiliated with Age Concern |