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Cancer Society - Kaiapoi Drop In Clinic

Tiff Wafer from Cancer Society North Canterbury

Weekly Thursday mornings, 10am - 1pm @ Kaiapoi Library, Korotuaheke Room (Meeting Room 3).

The Kaiapoi Drop-in Clinic is for anyone in a family going through a cancer diagnosis to drop in and talk to one of our Cancer Navigators. Our Cancer Navigators provide support in the following ways:
🟡Emotional and practical support to patients, families and whanau experiencing any cancer.
🟡One to one, groups and online support.
🟡Personalised care planning to support rehabilitation and recovery
🟡Access to counselling, physiotherapy, nutrition & oncology massage therapy
🟡Comfort items such as turbans, wigs & temporary prothesis.
🟡Driving Service for transport to treatment.
🟡Help to access MOH subsidies/home help/palliative care.
🟡Liaison with CDHB, primary health, social work and community services.
🟡Home visits, phone or online support.
🟡Digital and print resources available.
Drop in between 10am - 1pm or call 0800 226 695 for more information.

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