Assistance is available for those aged 65 or over who need help at home or may need to move to a rest home or hospital. This is provided on the basis of a 'needs assessment'. Services include home support, caregiver services and 24-hour residential care. The level of government subsidy varies according to individual circumstances.
To access state funded care at home, you will need to contact your District Health Board (listed in the 'Hospitals & other health service providers' section in the front of the White Pages) and ask about having a Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination (NASC) assessment.
