Disability Support Services (DSS) | Waikato : Healthpoint

Description

Disability Support Services (DSS) is part of Disability Support Link (DSL), a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service for persons from birth to 65 years.

Note: Disability support for older people (65+) is managed through our Health of Older People (HOP) team

NASCs are organisations contracted by the Ministry of Health to

identify their strengths and support needs
outline what disability support services are available
determine their eligibility for Ministry-funded support services.

Eligibility for Disability Support services is:

Intellectual, physical, sensory disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder.

Please see the Ministry of Health website for more details.

Staff

Our team is made up of service coordinators/needs assessors, all who have extensive experience in meeting the needs of persons who require support. We have a team leader who reports to the manager of Disability Support Link.

Referral Expectations

Any person can make a referral to Disability Support Link. If in doubt regarding eligibility or process, please call us on 0800 55 33 99

Hours

Open today 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Services Provided

Disability support services

Website

www.waikatodhb.health.nz/about-us/a-z-of-services/older-persons-rehabilitation-and-allied-health/disability-support-services-0-to-65/