• Mental health and addiction A-Z of programme types

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  Crisis/ acute (mental health)…

• Cost of Maternity Care

  Pregnant women are eligible for free and subsidised maternity-related services if they:…

• LMC Options

  I'm pregnant - what choices do I have about my pregnancy care?…

• What is an exemption card and when it is due?

  There are a number of different health subsidy cards.…

• What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

  This is a complication of diabetes and is caused by small blood vessel damage within the retina of the eye.…

• What if I Want to Change to Another LMC During my Pregnancy?

  You are able to change to another LMC at any stage of your pregnancy and there is no charge associated…

• What is an LMC?

  One of the first decisions you will need to make in your pregnancy is who will be your Lead Maternity…

• What Does it Cost?

  A number of factors affect how much it costs to see a doctor, another healthcare professional in the surgery or…

• Do I need to make an appointment to see a pharmacist?

  Most pharmacies generally do not require an advance appointment however during busy times there may be a wait to see…

• What services do pharmacies provide?

  At a pharmacy you can have prescription and non-prescription medication safely dispensed. Your pharmacist can provide medicine and other health…

• Scope of a general dentist

  A general dentist is involved in all aspects of dental care and they will refer patients to a specialist dentist…

• What is a Dispensing Optician?

  Dispensing opticians are trained in dispensing prescription eye glasses and contact lenses. They know how to read a prescription for…

• Antenatal Classes

  I'm pregnant. Where can I find antenatal classes?…

• What is a Squint (strabismus or ‘lazy eye”)?

  A weakness in one or more of the muscles of the eye will cause the eye to turn or move…

• COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) and Pregnancy / Breastfeeding

  If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and have questions about COVID-19 click on the following links for information provided by…

• What is pharmacist only or restricted medicine?

  Pharmacist-only or restricted medicines are a selection of medicines that can be purchased from a pharmacist without a doctor's prescription.…

• Primary Health Organisations (PHOs)

  Click on the links below to see a list of PHOs and member General practices (GP) or Nurse Led Practices.…

• What is a Practice Nurse?

  Practice nurses are highly trained nurses who work with GPs in primary care practices. They provide a range of services…

• About COVID-19 vaccines

  For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines and eligibility visit the Te Whatu Ora website. 

• Pregnancy vaccinations

  Getting the recommended vaccinations during pregnancy protects you and your baby against harmful infections and illnesses.…

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