NASC services are organisations contracted by your local DHB to work alongside people in the community who require support services to either remain living in the community or to transition into residential care.
When the time is right, you can contact your local NASC agency or be referred via your GP or other health professional. A case manager will then make contact with you and your family to determine what support services are required. These may include:
- Home help
- Personal care (showering, dressing, medication management)
- Respite care
- Carer relief
- Day programs
- Residential care
If you are under 65 you can find your local NASC agency here.