Helpful Websites

• High Use Health Card - Visited us 12+ times in the past year? You might be eligible for a Health User Health Card! Find out more information here: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-providers/claims-provider-payments-and-entitlements/high-use-health-card/

• Smoking Cessation - Call Quitline on 0800 778 778 OR For Information, Resources and Advice: https://info.health.nz/services-support/alcohol-and-drug-services/quitting-smoking#:~:text=Help%20to%20quit%20smoking%20Quitline,Visit%3A%20Quitline%20website

• For all your questions about influenza: http://www.fightflu.co.nz/

• Medsafe - NZ Medicines & Medical Devices Safety Authority: www.medsafe.govt.nz

• SunSmart - find out how to reduce the risk of melanoma: www.sunsmart.org.nz

• Alcohol - Information, Resources and Advice: www.alcohol.org.nz

• Nitrate in Drinking Water: https://www.barringtonmc.co.nz/resources/file/nitrate-in-drinking-water-brochure-2016.pdf

• For all your questions about childrens health: www.kidshealth.org.nz 

• For online health questions: https://www.healthinfo.org.nz/

• For up to date COVID-19 Information: www.health.govt.nz/covid-19

• For health resources approved by the Health Promotion Agency and the Ministry of Health. www.healthed.govt.nz

• To find information on support and services in NZ go to www.healthpages.co.nz 

• For patient fact sheets on a variety of health issues go to www.nzdoctor.co.nz and click on “patient sheets”

• To find out how the health system works, the services you need and advice on preparing for an appointment go to www.southernhealth.nz and click on “Getting the Help You Need”

• If you are interested to learn about other patient’s stories and get advice for a healthier life go to www.souhernhealth.nz and click on “Living Well”

• For a wide range of reliable health resources go to www.healthnavigator.org.nz