- Weekly on Tuesdays, from 10 am to 3 pm
- Held at Community Care Lincoln, 16 Lyttelton Street, Lincoln
- For elderly persons experiencing loneliness, needing companionship, social interaction
- Clients are referred by GP or other health professionals, and assessed for suitability
- Service is free to the client
- Regular activities, outings, two-course meal provided
Educational Seminars
- Held at Community Care Lincoln, 16 Lyttelton Street, Lincoln
- Information delivered by professionals on health related topics
- Mainly during specific ‘focus’ weeks, e.g. alzheimers, diabetes, stroke etc.
- Advertised in local papers and newsletters, also on our Facebook and web pages.
- Clients are referred by their GP or other health professional
- Clients must be unable to prepare their own meals, e.g. physical, mental health or aged disability
- Canterbury District Health Board subsidises the cost if clients meet their criteria
- Meals are delivered frozen
- Meals are delivered Monday to Friday except on public holidays
Nurse Maude continence supplies:
- Clients order their own supplies from NMA supply shop in Christchurch
- Delivered to Nurse Maude at Lincoln on the first Thursday of the month
- Pick up from Community Care Lincoln reception from Friday onwards
- Sizes suitable for children and adults
- A variety of colours
- 12- month guarantee
- Other items such as pillow protectors and chair pads
Click for more details about the brolly sheets
Mobility Equipment for Hire:
- Wheelchairs, crutches, shower stools, commodes, walking sticks, raised toilet seats, walking frames, reacher/pick up tools, nursery equipment (porta cot, high chair)
- Modest rates
- Short-term hire only, e.g. immediately after discharge from hospital until professional services commence; holiday visitors to Selwyn
- Equipment is professionally serviced
Appointment Driver
If you need help getting to a doctor’s or hospital appointment call Community Care Lincoln on 325 2007.
We have volunteer drivers who can collect you at your home and take you to your appointment, returning you back home afterwards.
Conversational English
This is on hold until there are more participants. When there are enough people this class is held every Monday from 4:30 pm to 5.30 pm at Community Care Lincoln, 16 Lyttelton Street, Lincoln.
Contact Community Care Lincoln, 325 2007, to find out when classes are being held.
We welcome international people of all ages and cultures, no matter where they reside.
Join our friendly Volunteer facilitators who will select a different topic to discuss each week to generate social conversation.