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WGLT Mid Central Community Action continues to provide pandemic relief as it mourns the death of its longtime leader Deb White.
A social service agency in Bloomington wants local governments to provide more utility assistance for cash-strapped families.
Tami Foley is interim executive director of Mid Central Community Action (MCCA). Foley said the agency can pay only $350 per family.
courtesy Tami Foley
“That doesn’t hardly make a dent when people have gotten themselves thousands of dollars behind on water bills,” said Foley, adding some families may not be able to turn utilities on if they have to relocate because of an eviction.
So, she went to the vaccination centre in New Plymouth on Tuesday. ‘’I told the receptionist I was 81 and believed I was able to get a vaccine. She agreed. I couldn’t get one then, so have made an appointment for next week.’’ However, members of Looney’s family have also visited the centre and been sent away, she said. ‘’The receptionist refused to give them one and told them to call the centre (the centre being where they were). The receptionist refused to look for an appointment and asked for their phone number promising somebody would ring them. They haven’t.’’
Rolling out the vaccine to everyone is going to take some time, warn medical professionals, who are aware many are wondering when their time will come.
Community feedback on care of babies sought
13 Apr, 2021 09:57 PM
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MidCentral District Health Board wants feedback from families on the first 1000 days of their baby s life.
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MidCentral District Health Board wants feedback from families on the first 1000 days of their baby s life.
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Hawkes Bay Today
MidCentral District Health Board is wanting to hear the voice of Tararua community about the care offered for whānau and pēpi in their first 1000 days of life.
It s part of a wider study that also covers Horowhenua and Ōtaki.
The community engagement process, Tūngia te Ururua, will be asking local whānau about the support they received or are receiving in providing care for their baby (pēpi) during the first 1000 days (from conception to two years of age).