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 an advocate ring on the above toll free number or see following website which lists available advocates by region: SUMMARY:

Promotes and protects health consumer’s rights under the Health and
Disability Commissioner Act 1.07.1996

* There is a code of consumer rights which all health and disability support
services must comply with

* Advocacy Services are available to support consumers to uphold their
rights.