The two providers will be Access Community Health and Nurse Maude. Both these organisations are well established and respected home care providers and we are very pleased to be able to provide an alternative home support service for clients.
The DHBs, Access Community Health and Nurse Maude transition teams are working together to plan for a smooth transition for almost 4,000 clients who currently receive home support services in our districts.
All support workers will be protected under Part 6A of the Employment Relations Act 2000.Access Community Health and Nurse Maude are working closely with their respective workforces and unions to support them during the transition and minimise disruption to the staff supporting clients across Access Community health currently.
Clients and support workers are being informed, and clients can call 0800 662 225 or visit www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz/homecommunitysupport for more information.
