Spinal cord injury and impairment

A lead provider of home care support services for people with spinal cord injury and impairment, we tailor our services to your needs. We listen to you and what you want and personalise your care. 

Looking to change provider? Access can help with the transition. We will be alongside you to make the process smooth and centred on you and your whānau.

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Casey’s story

Our thanks to Casey, Wilma and everyone who offered their time to help make and share this story.

Casey shares his latest adventures, having support workers as part of his everyday life, and the importance of forming good and trusted relationships.

Meet our people

Corrina, Bay of Plenty

Originally from Gisborne and now living in the Bay of Plenty, Corrina has been an Access client since 2021 and, more recently, has became an employee. In 2021, at 24 years old, Corrina left Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit after a car accident and began the process of adjustment and discovering her community.

Lynn, ACC Clinical Services Manager at Access

Lynn sat down with the NZ Spinal Trust to share her expertise for the Wheelie Good series. Having worked at the Burwood Spinal Unit for 18 years as a clinical nurse specialist, Lynn plays a key role at Access helping people to transition home and training our spinal cord injury support teams.

Our teams

We meet you wherever you are. Click on your location below to find out more about locations and people in your region.

We have around 520 Access Support Workers in this region and offices in Auckland and Whāngarei. Click here to find out about our local team and activities. 

Access employs around 515 Support Workers in this area, with offices in Hamilton and Tauranga. Click here to find out about our local team and activities. 

With around 475 Support Workers in this region, Access has offices in Taranaki, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Havelock North and Masterton. Find out more about our team and region on this page. 

In this region we have around 500 support workers and physical offices in Kapiti and Lower Hutt (which is also our national office). Visit our Wellington page to find out more about our team and our community activities.

In Nelson and Marlborough we have around 240 support workers with offices in Nelson and Blenheim.  On the West Coast we employ around 70 support workers and have an office in Greymouth. Find out about our team and community activities on our page here. 

Access employs around 430 Support Workers through the Canterbury Region and we have offices in Christchurch, Ashburton, Kaipoi and Timaru. Click here to find out about our local team and activities. 

With around 360 support workers in the Southern region, Access has offices in Dunedin, Balclutha, Oamaru and Invercargill. Click here to find out about our local team and activities. 

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Watch our video to find out more about our spinal cord impairment services and how we work with you.  

Our Group

When you choose Access, you are choosing a group which includes nursing and rehabilitation specialists who can work together to optimise your care, when and where you need it.  We make it easier for you to navigate the health care system and get the services you need in a timely way.

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Total Care Health

Total Care Health is the nursing division of Access, operating throughout the North Island, providing wound care and clinical services such as catheter care and IV treatment management. In the South Island, our community nursing services are all under the Access brand. 

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Focus on Potential

Focus on Potential is the specialist rehabilitation division of Access, providing personalised rehabilitation services after injury. Services provided for people with spinal cord impairment include physiotherapy and occupational health.

Our Community Partners

The mission of NZ Spinal Trust is to empower people with spinal cord impairments and their whānau to embrace positive futures. 

SSNZ supports people with information, resources and peer supporters to empower people with spinal cord injuries, and whānau. 

Parafed Waikato promotes and provides sport and recreation opportunities for people with physical disabilities and visual impairments.

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New Zealand’s National Stadium, Eden Park  is committed to providing high-quality accessible services for guests of all abilities to enjoy live events. 

Permobil’s purpose is to innovate for individuals; to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of people living with disabilities more enriching.

A regional sports organisation dedicated to providing sport, active recreation, and play opportunities for people with all types of disabilities.

Spinal Cord Injury and Impairment FAQs

Here you’ll find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about our spinal injury and impairment support services. We welcome all your questions. 

Lynn from the Spinal Team

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