• 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

• Resources For Pregnant Women and New Parents

  Resources for pregnant women and their families, and new parents can be found in the listing below, or from the…

• Help with dental costs

  Under the age of 18 years general dental care is free, unless you choose to visit a dentist not funded…

• Operations & Tests

  What you need to know about your operation or test…

• What is an Optometrist?

  Optometrists are health professionals who specialise in testing eyes. They have been extensively trained not only to test vision but…

• The Great NZ Eye Test

  Take this simple yes or no test to find out if you or someone in your family should have an…

• Prescribed medication

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

• 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…

• 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.…

• 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…

• 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…

• General Information on Cancer Types and Treatments

  Source:

  Cancer Society of New Zealand…

• B4 school checks

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

• 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…

• What are Cataracts?

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

• What is an Ophthalmologist?

  Ophthalmologists are doctors who are trained in the study of eyes. Most will be trained in eye surgery, and may…

• Immunisation - in Pregnancy & for Infants

  Immunisation while Pregnant
  Immunisation against influenza (the flu) and pertussis (whooping cough) during pregnancy is recommended by the Ministry of…

• Vaccinations for 65 years old +

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

• My rights

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

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