• My rights

  All people using a health or disability service have protection under the Code of Rights. This code is upheld in…

• 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 Accident and Urgent Medical Care?

  Accident and urgent medical services provide medical and nursing care for any patient requiring urgent care. No appointment is necessary.…

• When Should I Choose an LMC?

  Given the high demand for LMCs, it is important you make this decision as early in your pregnancy as possible.…

• 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…

• What are the vaccine rollout groups?

  Visit COVID-19 vaccine roll out for more information.

• Are there any other costs associated with going to the pharmacist?

  Check with your local pharmacy.

• Your Rights During Pregnancy and Birth

  You have the right:

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

• Choose a Service (all organisations)

  The following services have been refined to Pasifika organisations only. View the "ALL" link to see All organisations/services in this…

• What will it cost me?

  Public (DHB) specialist mental health services are provided free of charge to New Zealand (NZ) residents and citizens or people…

• What are Cataracts?

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

• Health and Disability Advocacy Service Ngā Kaitautoku

  The Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Service

• Registration and qualifications

  Registration
  All practising dentists, dental specialists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons must be registered with the Dental Council of New…

• 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…

• What does it mean when a medication is fully funded or partially subsided?

  If you are given a prescription for a fully funded medication, you will not have to pay for it (unless…

• B4 school checks

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

• Cost of Maternity Care

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

• Dental support staff

  Dental Assistants:
  Assist dentists with patient care such as keeping the patient’s mouth clear by using a suction machine, passing…

• Where can I go for After-hours Health Care?

  Click here for a list of Accident & Medical clinics

• Age of first dental visit

  Your child should be enrolled in a school/community dental clinic generally before their first birthday. Under the age of 18…

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