NORTH CANTABRIANS will be able to catch a St John-operated health shuttle into Christchurch for health appointments from June 11. St John already runs seven health shuttles in the South Island and is now filling in the gaps following an offer of funding from Four Square. "Four Square is a very community-minded chain. Last year, it gave us $345,000 for three new health shuttle services. One has gone into North Otago, another into Ashburton, and now the third will be housed in Amberley, and run through to Christchurch via Rangiora, Woodend and Kaiapoi, and various pick-up points in between, depending on the daily requirement, " Pam Hall, St John community care manager, said. People wanting to use the service will need to ring ahead and book a seat for any appointment between 11.30 and 2.30. They will also be able to bring a support person along. The service will run Monday to Friday from June 11, and will be free, although donations are gratefully received.
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