Health
Flu and pandemics
- Flu advice
- Help on what to do if you, or someone close to you, is sick with the flu.
- http://www.health.govt.nz/yourhealth-topics/diseases-and-illnesses/influenza
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Healthline - 0800 611 116
- If you have any concerns about the flu, call for free 24 hour health advice from registered nurses.
- http://www.health.govt.nz/yourhealth-topics/health-care-services/healthline
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Safe travel and the flu
- Advice about swine flu for people living and/or travelling overseas.
- http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/beforeugo/travel-health-notice-pandemic-(H1N1)-2009.shtml
- Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (NZ Govt)
- Flu pandemic at work
- Guidance for employees and employers on flu pandemic planning at work.
- http://www.business.govt.nz/laws-and-regulations
- Source: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (NZ Govt)
Health system
- The health system
- All about the public health and disability system, and district health boards.
- http://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Health statistics
- See a list of statistics available on key topics and on public hospital services.
- http://www.health.govt.nz/nz-health-statistics
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Eligibility guide
- See who can use publicly funded health services.
- http://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Health consumers' Code of Rights
- See what rights you have when you use health or disability services.
- http://www.hdc.org.nz/the-act--code/the-code-of-rights
- Source: Health and Disability Commissioner (NZ Govt)
- Public hospitals
- How public hospitals are funded and run, and the services they offer.
- http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/hospitals-and-specialist-care/public-hospitals
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Subsidised medicines
- Answers to questions about prescription subsidies.
- http://www.pharmac.govt.nz/faqs.asp
- Source: Pharmaceutical Management Agency (NZ Govt)
Health information
- Healthline - 0800 611 116
- Phone for free 24 hour health advice from registered nurses.
- http://www.moh.govt.nz/healthline
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Mental health
- Find out what mental health services are available and how to make use of them.
- http://www.hdc.org.nz/about-us/mental-health-and-addictions/help-and-support
- Source: Health and Disability Commissioner (NZ Govt)
- Emergency mental health help
- Find mental health contacts fast for you or someone you know.
- http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/page/303-In-Crisis
- Source: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (Non NZ Govt)
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- All about the national drug strategy policy and the work and research being done to help prevent drug and alcohol-related harm.
- http://www.ndp.govt.nz/
- Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
- Alcohol and drug Helpline - 0800 787 797
- Phone for help with alcohol or drug addiction.
- http://www.adanz.org.nz/Helpline/home
- Source: Alcohol Drug Association New Zealand (Non NZ Govt)
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