NetSafe receives reports of common digital challenges that cause financial and emotional harm to New Zealanders. Reports are submitted via the Online Reporting Button website, via their free telephone helpline (0508 NETSAFE) and via email and social media channels including Twitter and Facebook. Kiwis can report online scams and frauds, privacy breaches, online trading complaints, … Continued
Organ Donation New Zealand’s responsibility is to co-ordinate the donation of organs and tissues from deceased donors in New Zealand for transplant units in New Zealand and sometimes Australia and for tissue banks in New Zealand. The donor co-ordinators provide information and ongoing support for those families who have generously donated organs or tissues. Organ … Continued
Telephone-Based Peer Support If you have been diagnosed with a retinal disorder, have a family member or close friend who has, or just want to find out more about Retina NZ, ring 0800 233 833 (New Zealand only) to talk to a peer support co-ordinator. This is a voluntary organisation supporting people with retinal degenerative … Continued
The Insurance Council of New Zealand represents the general insurance industry in New Zealand. Insurance Council advises on queries about Insurance Companies. Fire and General Insurance and Health Funds Association. However, client must have first exhausted their own Insurance Company’s internal complaints procedure. For the Investment Saving and Insurance Assn which deals with Life Insurance … Continued
Website: www.ombudsmen.parliament.nz An Ombudsman can investigate a complaint against central government departments and some corporations, local government organisations, and statutory boards such as hospital, education, harbour boards and electric supply authorities. There are some restrictions on the Ombudsman’s powers to investigate the actions of the Police or members of the Armed Forces. An Ombudsman cannot … Continued
Rest home audits can be viewed on: https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/certified-providers/aged-care Rights of Older People in Residential Care: Quality of life is a fundamental human right. Individual residents are entitled to be treated with respect and have their physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs met. Residents have the right to: * A clean, caring, environment * Healthy appetising … Continued
For those wanting to care for someone at home or provide specialist equipment for someone in care. Therapeutic Support surfaces – Beds and pressure care equipment including matresses. Respiratory Therapy – Oxygen concentrators, personal home oxygen supply including compact portable models. Independent Living equipment – bathing and showering aids, grab rails, shower commode chairs, transfer … Continued
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Meals delivered fresh and keep fresh for 10 days, or freeze if you wish. Wide variety on the menu. You can be certain it doesn’t come loaded with additives or preservatives to give it a longer shelf life. Everything is made by hand, using fresh ingredients, fresh vegetables, fresh herbs and real, New Zealand meat… … Continued
A Community Services card can help you with the cost of healthcare. You will pay less for some health services simply by showing your card. CSC reduces the cost of: -Prescriptions -After Hours doctor visits -Visits to a doctor who is not your regular doctor -Emergency dental care by an approved dental provider(ring Age concern … Continued
