Health New Zealand is significantly improving the way it communicates with South Island patients by introducing an email-based system to send appointment letters. However, to ensure patients receive these communications, they’re being asked to not automatically consider them spam but follow the verification process outlined below instead. “From Monday 14 April, patients who have previously provided Health NZ with an email address … Continued
Researchers at the University of Canterbury are conducting a survey to help establish whether technology can be used to identify difficulties with walking environments. This survey focuses on people aged 50 and over and living in Christchurch. Every year, in New Zealand, around a third of people aged over 65 fall over and falls can … Continued
More than a third of Cantabrians have had their flu immunisation already this winter and there’s still time for the rest of us to protect ourselves. Recent data shows that 184,610 vaccines have been distributed so far this season – more than the totals taken at the end of the season for the previous … Continued
“Hearing New Zealand, Deaf Aotearoa and CCS Disability are co-operating with Swedish technology company T-Meeting Global to showcase the most modern telephone technology in twelve (12) locations throughout New Zealand. Designed to assist those who are deaf or hard of hearing, the new technology provides text to sound, sound to text and other services as … Continued
Despite the recent withdrawal of other earthquake support service it is still available for older people through Age Concern Canterbury. If you are having difficulty in navigating your way with the agencies concerned with your earthquake repair, Bev is available to support and guide you through the process. She can be contacted on 366 0903 … Continued
The patient and visitor hospital shuttle service between Deans Avenue and Christchurch Hospital is relocating. From Monday July 2 the shuttle will pick up and drop off users from the Christchurch City Council’s car park building at 33 Lichfield Street, and will no longer travel to the Deans Avenue Car Park. The service will run … Continued
June 11 – 17 is Men’s Health Week for 2018. One week when our own health gets the once over from ourselves, a review from the most important critic. It’s a week to make calls and to start the little steps that can make a big difference and get you back on track. It’s a … Continued
People are hitting retirement with big mortgages still to pay off, and shelling out for life insurance policies in case they die in debt. For some it’s a result of not getting on top of their mortgages fast enough. For others it’s a matter of choice. “We just insured a 70-year-old for $1 million because he’s … Continued
A 79yr old woman sits with her computer. Its late at night, and dark outside, she turns on the kettle to make herself a cup of tea to warm herself while she waits. She’s waiting for a message to come through from her new male friend on her facebook messenger. Her friend lives on the … Continued
It seems to be that time of year. We are getting increasing reports of dodgy door-to-door sales people, phone and email scams. Remember to always look after your personal details in the same way you would with your wallet and personal possessions, and be wary of door-to-door sales people who offer you goods or services … Continued
During Good in the Hood 2018, for the first time ever, Z are running a fuel discount day to raise funds for groups like ours, to help us do even more awesome work in our community. On 17 May 2018, every customer that goes in to a Z service station will get a 6c per … Continued
