HPA is a Crown entity established on 1 July 2012 under legislation to lead and support national health promotion initiatives. It has a board appointed by the Minister of Health, and staff in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. In addition to national health promotion initiatives, HPA performs all functions previously undertaken by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) … Continued
Advocacy Services South Island 0800 555 050 e-mail advocacy@hdc.org.nz By Law everyone receiving a health or disability service has the protection of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights. An independent Commissioner, Ron Paterson, promotes and protects these rights. Independent Advocates will help people make sure that their rights are respected. To contact … Continued
The Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income takes a lifetime view to educating and informing New Zealanders from 5 to 105 about managing their personal finances to ensure adequate provision for retirement. The Commission is best known to New Zealanders through our free, independent Sorted website and related resources. We continuously enhance Sorted with … Continued
NZORD, the New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders, provides New Zealand’s central starting point for information about rare diseases.
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is part of an organisation’s Health and Safety strategy. The EAP Programme helps staff deal with personal and work issues which can affect work performance. These issues may include: Marital or Family Difficuties; Alcohol or Drugs; Violence; Parenting Problems; Workplace Conflicts; Grief; Anxiety. All communications and discussions are treated as … Continued
The Privacy Commissioner’s Office works to develop and promote a culture in which personal information is protected and respected. The Privacy Commissioner administers the Privacy Act 1993. The Privacy Act applies to almost every person, business or organisation in New Zealand. The Act sets out 12 privacy principles that guide how personal information can be … Continued
The current MSD (Work & Income)-accredited medical alarm suppliers are: ADT Security Ltd 0800 111 238 adt.nevalone.nz@tycoint.com VitalCall (Chubb New Zealand) 0800 20 30 40 medical@chubb.co.nz Freedom Medical Alarms (WFA) … Continued
This booklet contains important information on rights and responsibilities under the Retirement Villages Act 2003. It provides important information for intending residents, their families and existing residents of retirement villages. Buying into a retirement village is different from buying a house. It is complex, and villages vary in their accommodation, support, management, legal and financial … Continued
In most cases the price of a funeral will depend on the choices each family makes. The average cost of a funeral, including payment of disbursements can vary depending on a number of items such as: Choice of Casket Floral Tribute Newspaper Announcements Organist/Piper Catering Service Sheets Cremation fees Extra fees apply for funerals on … Continued
Benefits of being on the NCSP Register: The register is a record of all womens’ results and it provides a back-up to the recall service provided by the smear taker, including: initial results letter; notifications letter if the result is not normal; a reminder if the next cervical smear is overdue; a record of a … Continued
