useful links
A great general site with information on lots of medical conditions and medications
Up-to-date information about healthcare providers, referral expectations, services offered and common treatments
Ministry of Health’s information on health and disability: improving, promoting and protecting the health of all New Zealanders
The Health and Disability Commissioner’s website
Information on Starship hospital but also many paediatric conditions
Information on different cardiac problems, and their management including healthy lifestyles to prevent cardiovascular disease
Good information on all aspects of Diabetes
The Auckland branch of Diabetes New Zealand
Information about Green Prescription organisation to support people in healthier lifestyles
Information on Asthma and other respiratory conditions
Support and information for people suffering from Cancer
Information on low FODMAP diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Information on Gout
Information on all National Screening Programmes
Information on Depression and Anxiety with tools to help you find your own way to a better place mentally
FREE 24/7 HELPLINE: 0800 111 757 TEXT 4202
Information and help for people suffering from Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Phobias
FREE 24/7 HELPLINE: 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
A website to help friends and parents to support young people to manage hard times and enjoy happier lives
A website to help young people with Depression and Anxiety and also just cope with life’s ups and downs
WHAT’S UP Free Counselling 08009428787 (Monday to Friday 1-10pm) and a free online chat group (5-10pm)
A website to help support victims and perpetrators of domestic violence
Oranga Tamariki Ministry for Vulnerable Children, formerly CYFS
An easy telecommunications service for patients who are Deaf, hearing impaired, Deafblind or speech impaired