Northland DHB - NASC - Bay of Islands
The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.
Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.
Referrals can be made over the phone or via our referral form and returned via standard mail, email or fax. See contact details below.
For those living outside of the toll free calling area of Whangarei, we have an 0800 number to enable ease of access to our service.
The NASC service is part of Health of Older People. Health of Older People also includes the Health Monitoring for Older People team and Psychiatry for Older People team. NASC can be located at the following Northland district hospitals. The area they cover is also identified.
Whangarei Base Hospital which covers Brynderwyn, Hikurangi, Mangawhai, Ruakaka, Titoki and Waipu.
Dargaville Hospital which covers Awakino, Maungaturoto and Ruawai. Bay of Islands Hospital located in Kawakawa covers Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia and Russell.
Kaitaia Hospital which covers Cape Reinga to Hihi, Herekino and North Mangamuka.
The Hokianga area is covered by a separate contract to that of the Northland DHB NASC; Hokianga Hospital which covers Broadwood, Horeke, Kohukohu, Mangamuka Bridge, Omapere, Pawarenga, Panguru, Taheke, Rawene and Waimamaku.
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