NASC refers to the Needs Assessment Service Coordination, a New Zealand based Home and older adults services, under District Health Board. This is an almost free organization to help you in your community.
Eligibilty[]
Who can get support services through NASC?
- If you are over 65 years and have disability or health related needs.
- if you are under 65 years and support needs due to an acute illness or require independent care etc.,
Services[]
Their goal is to
- stay as independent as possible in your own home and community;
- together will assess and plan your need for support.
Services available[]
Personal cares such as
- advise you on services which are income and asset-tested and have entry criteria;
- showering, dressing etc.,
- medication, feeding etc.,
- meals;
- house old management;
- day programming;
- advise you on rest homes and private hospitals;
In addition[]
- In additiion NASC can help anybody with range of other support agencies such as Citizen Advice Bureau, Alzheimers Foundation etc.,
- Homecare provider agencies etc.,