• 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…

• Pregnancy vaccinations

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

• ACC

  We help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they've had an accident.…

• 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 are Myopia (short-sightedness), Hyperopia (long-sightedness) and Astigmatism?

  These conditions cause distance blur. In myopia, the eye has a resting focus at a near distance so that people…

• Why join a Primary Care Practice?

  If you join and stay with a primary care practice that you feel comfortable with, there are a number of…

• Childhood immunisations (age 6 weeks to 12 years)

  Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki against serious infectious diseases.…

• How do I access or get to use one of these services?

  Nearly all of the services here are accessed through a Community Mental Health Centre (CMHC). To get an appointment at…

• 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…

• Your Rights During Pregnancy and Birth

  You have the right:

  To be treated with dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect at all times…

• What are Cataracts?

  Cataracts are the most common age-related occurrence in eyes. The lens inside the eye becomes thicker and stiffer and can…

• 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…

• Prescribed medication

  Dentists can prescribe a limited number of medications that are appropriate for dental treatment, including local anaesthetic for the procedure,…

• 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…

• B4 school checks

  The B4 School Check is a free check of the health and development of every 4 year old child in…

• What is an NGO?

  An NGO (Non-government organisation) is a non-profit, independent, community organisation that is not affiliated with central or local government, although…

• Mental health and addiction A-Z of programme types

  Skip to: 

  Crisis/ acute (mental health)…

• 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…

• Dental visit frequency?

  A general check up (every 6-12 months) ensures your dentist detects any problems in their early stages, before they become…

• 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.…

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