Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
Local services providing care for older people in Otago and Southland. These include Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agencies, Meals on Wheels and nursing.
Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agencies
The Needs Assessment Service assesses the needs of people who struggle with daily activities because of age, a health condition or disability. The goal of the needs assessment is to help people maximise their independence.
The St John Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from medical and health-related appointments.
The service is run by volunteers. A donation is greatly appreciated to help cover costs.
Hato Hone St John Health Shuttle operates a service:
door-to-door across the wider Dunedin area — freephone 0800 103 046 to book
between Dunedin and Invercargill — freephone 0800 103 046 to book
between Dunedin and Cromwell — freephone 0800 785 276 to book.
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the Dunedin to Cromwell shuttle travels via Milton, and on Tuesday and Thursday it travels via Palmerston. There are designated drop off points along the way.