Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
Rapid Response is a community support, rehabilitation and subacute (non-emergency) care service for the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury region.
For Rapid Response community support, contact the Needs Assessment Services Co-ordination (NASC) administrator :
The Rapid Response community support service is at:
Community Health Hub
Talbot Park
156 Otipua Road
Timaru
Rapid Response is a community support, rehabilitation and subacute care service. It is staffed by registered nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and healthcare assistants. The service can access input from healthcare practitioners across many specialties.
We can support you through:
Our focus is on early supported discharge and on avoiding the need for you to be admitted to hospital.
We create a care plan that features a nursing and allied health component. The care plan is fulfilled by registered health providers and healthcare assistants. General practitioners and nurse practitioners provide clinical support.
Referrals to the Rapid Response community care service can be made through an assessment by the Integrated Community Assessment Treatment Team (iCATT).
Integrated Community Assessment Treatment Team (iCATT) — South Canterbury (internal link)