• How do the Different Eye/Vision Specialists work Together?

  Optometrists usually work alongside dispensing opticians. If the optometrist has tested your eyes and found that you need glasses, they…

• Should I Purchase Readymade/Hobby Reading Glasses?

  Readymade reading glasses are widely available in pharmacy outlets, supermarkets and even some large bookshop chains. Compared to spectacles sold…

• What to expect at a dental visit

  Your dentist will assess your tooth and gum health and may also take x-rays. X-rays will help them detect dental…

• 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…

• Free dental care - under 18 years

  From age 0 to Year 8 (last year of intermediate school) dental care is provided by dental therapists in a…

• Search refine option definitions

  BY ACCESS TYPE

  Anyone currently eligible can access: Services where anyone who meets that particular service’s eligibility criteria (e.g. Group…

• What is a GP (General Practitioner)?

  GPs are trained to deal holistically (taking into consideration the whole body and environment when offering treatment) with the range…

• Decision Support

  How to use research to support your treatment decisions…

• 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…

• Vaccinations for 45 year olds

  Adult immunisation is needed because the protection provided by some vaccines can wear off, plus you can be at higher…

• How to get help for someone you are worried about?

  If you think someone else is in immediate danger to themselves or others call 111 or take them to your…

• My Vaccine Pass

  For information about My Vaccine Pass go to: My Vaccine Pass | Unite against COVID-19

• 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…

• When Should I get my Eyes Checked?

  You may find that you are advised to have an eye examination more frequently than you think necessary. Contact lens…

• What is a Primary Healthcare Service?

  Primary healthcare is a part of the health service that operates from the community and is usually a person's first…

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

  There are a number of different health subsidy cards.…

• Health and Disability Advocacy Service Ngā Kaitautoku

  The Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Service

• Useful resources & websites

  Websites:

  Breast Cancer patient register…

• My Vaccine Pass - How to get it?

  There are 3 ways to get your My Vaccine Pass — online through My Covid Record, over the phone (0800 28…

• Primary Health Organisations (PHOs)

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

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