Finding Help
The first step in getting the support you need at home is to understand what services would work best for you - or for the family member who may need support.
Our staff will work with you, and your family members where appropriate, to establish the kind of care and support that will make a real difference.
You may be eligible for subsidised or funded services. To get a referral to your local NASC agency you can either phone them direct or go through your GP. The local Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination (NASC) agency that operates within most District Health Board (DHB) regions offers a full assessment service, information and access to services. See the MOH website to find your local DHB.
If you are not eligible to receive funded care but still require support then services may be purchased privately. Sometimes a mix of both public and privately funded services is required in order to ensure you can continue to live as independently as possible.
Panacea Healthcare can put support in place immediately while you are being assessed, and the right mix of services is being planned. Contact us.
If you are injured in an accident in New Zealand, you will generally be covered by ACC - although ACC will determine whether or not you are eligible for any payments or support.
Panacea is able to provide support as determined by ACC.
If you have any questions then you can call ACC on 0800 101 996, or visit their web site www.acc.co.nz.
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If you are being cared for by a loved one at home, your caregiver may need some time out.
Carer Support is a subsidy funded through the Ministry of Health to assist unpaid, full time carers to take a break. Carer Support will contribute to the cost of using a support person to give your caregiver some time out.
Panacea can provide support workers on a short term basis to provide you with this kind of service. To find out whether you are eligible for this support you need to talk, in the first instance, to your GP who will help you to apply.
For more information on this go to www.moh.govt.nz/disability and click on Ministry Funded Support Services. See the fact sheets on NASC, Carer Support and Respite Care.
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Accident Compensation Corporation - New Zealand's accident compensation scheme provides 24-hour no-fault personal accident insurance cover.
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Ministry of Health - The Ministry of Health website gives you access to a wealth of information about the kinds of support that may be available to you.
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Primary Healthcare Organisations are your first line of support for any health related matter. Contact your local PHO to find your nearest GP or find a directory of services that are offered locally.
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The District Health Boards provide funding for some services. Such funding must be accessed with the assistance of your GP.
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Alzheimers NZ - Information on Alzheimers and how to care for people with Alzheimers.
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Brain Injury Association - The Brain Injury New Zealand (BIANZ) represents the regional Brain Injury Associations that provide education, advocacy, support and information to any person with a brain injury and their families and carers.
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Head Injury Society of New Zealand - Basic information for people who are newly introduced to brain injury by the injury or illness.
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The Health and Disability Commissioner Act - The Health and Disability Commissioner Act was enacted in October 1994. The Act created the Office of the Commissioner - with the role of promoting and protecting the rights of health and disability consumers, and facilitating the fair, simple, speedy, and efficient resolution of complaints.
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New Zealand Spinal Trust - The New Zealand Spinal Trust's website is for everyone with spinal cord injuries, their families, friends, caregivers and health professionals.
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The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Auckland - Information on MS or Multiple Sclerosis for everyone who is impacted by MS, their families, friends and caregivers.
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New Zealand Home Health Association - The NZHHA is the national body representing providers of home health services in NZ. Their mission is to promote excellence and their primary purpose is to encourage and support providers in the provision of quality care in the home and community context.
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Age Concern New Zealand - Age Concern New Zealand is the collective national office, serving to support, engage and promote the organisation’s development and quality best practice. Age Concern advocates nationally and internationally on policy and issues relevant to older people and ageing. |
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60s Up Movement in New Zealand - The 60s Up movement was started in 1982 by the late Mr. Bill Sievwright to speak for the older citizen and combat the accepted idea that being over 60 is closely linked with frailty, apathy and resignation from the good things in life.
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Grownups in New Zealand - Grownups began as an idea to service the rapidly Internet savvy mature demographic in New Zealand, several years ago.
Grownups is a website that allows both visitors who were new to the Internet and those already familiar with it, to find useful and interesting information in one place.
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