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Home Services A - Z Social Worker - Kaitaia
NDHB Department A - Z
Social Worker - Kaitaia |
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Hospital link to Social Workers and community health services
Social Work services provided include:
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Meals on Wheels
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Information on home support in services
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Supportive counselling (personal)
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Crisis intervention
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Financial advise / support, transport / accommodation
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Advise / information to community resources
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Advise on Enduring Powers of Attorney and Court Applications under the PPPR Act
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Elder abuse / neglect assessment / follow-up
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Discharge Planning
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Child abuse / neglect assessments / follow-up (NB: All child protection investigations are carried out be the CYPF services)
Patients are referred to this service through their hospital, a GP or other health professionals working in the community.
Assessment is completed by trained Needs Assessors
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Mon – Thurs
Location: Community Health Services, Kaitaia Hospital
Home visits available
Contact Us
Ph: 09 408 0010 ext 4745
Fax: 09 408 4650
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