Health care services
Health care services include hospitals and specialists, and visiting the doctor or dentist. Services are also available for older people and mental health. Find out about these services, and learn about Healthline - the 24-hour phone service that provides free advice from trained, registered nurses.
In this section
- Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice from our trained registered nurses. Read more
- Hospitals provide quality care for serious health problems and illnesses. Specialist services cater for people who have conditions that need more focused medical attention. Find out when to visit an emergency department. Learn about travel assistance - who is eligible and how to make a claim. Read more
- Most people will be referred to mental health services through their GP or family doctor. Find out here what to do in an emergency, read a list of helplines and access other resources to help you. Read more
- As you get older, you may need some support. The Ministry funds Care Plus to help you keep well and carries out regular certification and auditing of rest homes to let you feel confident in your decisions. District health boards fund support services to help you keep well and remain independent for as long as you can. Read more
- If you’re sick and it’s not an emergency, you should visit a family doctor (or general practitioner – GP). Find out how to enrol at a general practice, what you’ll pay and what happens with your medical records. Read more
- Oral health is about keeping your teeth and gums strong and healthy. Find out what a dentist does and how to access emergency dental care if you have toothache. Read more
Page last updated: 28 November 2011
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