Social Work

Social Work services provided include:

• Meals on Wheels
• Information on home support in services
• Supportive counselling (personal)
• Crisis intervention
• Financial advise / support, transport / accommodation
• Advise / information to community resources
• Advise on Enduring Powers of Attorney and Court Applications under the PPPR Act
• Elder abuse / neglect assessment / follow-up
• Discharge Planning
• Child abuse/neglect assessments / follow-up (NB: All child protection investigations are carried out by 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

Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Location

Community Health Services
Kaitaia Hospital

Home visits available

Contact Us

Ph: 09 408 0010 ext 4745