Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council

C&CDHB Dental and Oral Health Department – ph 385 5967
Fax: 385 5426
Address: Wellington Hospital, Riddiford Street, Newtown
Information: Criteria for treatment are very strict and you must have a Community
Services Card or a referral letter from your doctor to be eligible to apply for emergency
pain relief treatment. Hospital patients have first priority, often resulting in a long waiting
list. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8.00am–5.00pm.
C&CDHB Eye Department – ph 385 5452
Fax: 385 5457
Address: Wellington Hospital, Riddiford Street, Newtown
Information: A referral letter from a doctor is required. Urgent cases are seen on a priority
basis within three months, but non-urgent cases can take longer. For acute cases, ask to
speak with one of the Eye Department nurses who will be able to advise you or make an
appointment. Eye tests are free, but not the glasses. Enquire with Work and Income to see
if they can assist with payment.
C&CDHB – Pacific Health Unit – ph 0800 999 442
Information: Supports all Pacific patients (and their families) during their stay at our
hospitals. They can:
� act as a patient advocate
� help patients understand their care and treatment
� provide health information
� provide information on community and social support services
� link patients with community providers.
This service can be contacted 8am–4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
C&CDHB – Whanau Care Services – ph 385 5956
Fax: 385 5858
Address: Level 2, Community Health Building, Wellington Hospital. Information:
Open 8am–4.30pm. Whanau Care Services helps Maori patients and
whanau navigate the healthcare system to achieve the best outcome. We provide support
with tikanga protocols, bereavement care, accommodation, communications and hui
facilitation. Advice and practical assistance is provided through social workers, Kaiawhina,
community liaison, cardiac care nurses, aged care nurses and Kaitakawaenga. Te Pehi
Parata Whanau Whare provides temporary accommodation for families visiting patients
from outside the Wellington region.
Medical Alarms
As at 2 July 2007, the following medical alarm companies have been accredited as
approved suppliers of medical alarms for clients seeking Disability Allowance assistance
for the cost of their medical alarms. A full list of accredited suppliers is available by
contacting Ministry of Social Development on ph 0800 552 002.
Address: Superannuitants Office, 235 Willis Street, Wellington
Website: www.workandincome.govt.nz or
Consult the Yellow Pages under Medical Alarms for other personal alarm suppliers.
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