Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
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<strong>In</strong>formation: Wellink Trust provides support for consumers of mental health services in<br />
community settings upon referral from their GP.<br />
WesleyCare – ph 389 3433<br />
Fax: 389 3423<br />
Address: 17 Constable Street, Newtown, <strong>Wellington</strong><br />
Email: wnewtown@wesleyca.org.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: WesleyCare provides services and programmes for older <strong>Wellington</strong>ians. We<br />
have contacts with C&CDHB to address the social isolation of over 65s with complex<br />
social and medical needs and over 45s with mental health needs. As well as providing<br />
podiatry care, we have a drop-in centre on Tuesday mornings, a monthly men's group, a<br />
40/50 club for women in that age group with mental health issues, and an ESOL Group for<br />
older refugees and migrants.<br />
Support Groups and <strong>Services</strong><br />
Alzheimers Society <strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>In</strong>c (Dementia) – ph 939 0133 or 0800 004 001<br />
Address: 55 Hutt Road, Petone<br />
Website: www.alzheimers.org.nz<br />
Email: wellington@alzheimers.org.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Our service aims to provide support for people with Alzheimers disease and<br />
related disorders and for those who care for them. Our three community workers cover the<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong>, Hutt and Kapiti Coast areas providing home visits, telephone support, and<br />
support groups for people with dementia and carers, education sessions for the public and<br />
health professionals and liaison with other service providers. We strive to raise community<br />
and government awareness of issues related to dementia.<br />
Arthritis New Zealand – ph 569 1125<br />
Fax: 569 4239<br />
Address: <strong>Wellington</strong> Service Centre, 174 Hutt Road, Petone.<br />
Email: greaterwellingtonsc@arthritis.org.nz<br />
Website: www.arthritis.org.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Provides information, advice and support and techniques to self –manage<br />
arthritis. Open Monday to Friday, 9am–1pm.<br />
Tu Kotahi Maori Asthma Society – ph 939 4640<br />
Fax: 939 4629<br />
Address: 7-9 Barnes Street. Seaview, Lower Hutt<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Affiliated asthma societies can help you with information and resources to<br />
help you manage your health. Societies also often provide specialist services such as<br />
spirometry (lung function testing), nebuliser hire, and CORD/COPD support groups. Their<br />
friendly staff focus only on respiratory matters so have excellent specialised knowledge<br />
and experience.<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> Regional Asthma Society – ph 237 4520<br />
Fax: 237 4254<br />
Address: 4th Floor, Pember House, 16 Hagley Street, Porirua<br />
Email wras@paradise.net.nz<br />
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