Help for those at home

Park Street Day Centre

To improve the health and well being of the people living in Canterbury

Contact Details
Detail
AddressCnr Park @ Tancred Street  
City/TownAshburton
District Health Board AreaCanterbury
Phone03 3078469
Updated: 17 Jul 2007

Service Description
Park Street Day Centre aims to provide opportunities for members to maximise their abilities which enables them to live in their own home for as long as possible.

The Centre is open from 9am until 4pm every weekday and offers a range of services including:
- socialisation
- relative relief
- craft and handwork
- assistance with skills for daily living
- transport to and from the facility
- morning and afternoon teas and a hot, nutritious lunch
- recreational activities and outings
- individualised care
Updated: 6 Aug 2007

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Day Centre attendance is available to local citizens who have an age related disability.

We can arrange transport, so if this is required please discuss with the Day Centre Co-ordinator



Updated: 6 Aug 2007

Personal Assistance
TypeSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Hairdresser (Home Visits) Yes No No Will undertake hair cuts at the Centre at a reasonable cost. Please discuss with Day Centre Co-ordinator.
Updated: 6 Aug 2007

Specialities or Areas of Expertise.
Specialities or Areas of Expertise.StatusDetails
Stomal Therapist Yes
Wound Care. Yes
Diabetic Care. Yes
Psychiatric Nursing. Yes
Continence Advisor Yes
Infection Control. Yes
Dementia Care Yes
Gerontological Care Yes
Social Worker Yes
Occupational Therapist Yes
Diversional Therapist Yes
Physiotherapist Yes
Dietitian Yes
Community Health Nurses Yes
Updated: 6 Aug 2007

Companionship
CompanionshipSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Day Care (Dementia Care) Yes Yes No
Day Care (Non Dementia) Yes Yes No
Lunch Yes Yes No
Club/Drop in Centre Yes Yes No
Activities/Exercise Programme Yes Yes No
Updated: 6 Aug 2007

Support & Advocacy
Support & AdvocacyStatusDetails
Support and Advocacy Yes Park Street Day Centre is an accredited service with Healthcare NZ. Advocacy serivce is availabel via the Patient Advocacy Service based at Ashburton Hospital.
Updated: 6 Aug 2007

Subsidy Details
If you rquire information about eligibility for a subsidy for this service, contact your doctor or other health provider for a referral to your local Needs Assessment Service Co-ordinator

You may choose to pay privately for our services. Our current charge is $19.50 a day including a hot lunch.
Updated: 6 Aug 2007

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes Park Street is a service provided within the Ashburton and Rural Health Division of the Canterbury District Health Board. Interpretation services are available via this network for several languages if required.
Updated: 6 Aug 2007

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Other details Yes Quality Health New Zealand
Updated: 6 Aug 2007