Hearing and Vision Services

The Ministry of Health funds a range of Hearing and Vision Services.

These services can help with the cost of:

Visit the pages below for more information on these services and whether or not you are eligible for Ministry of Health funding.

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Children’s spectacle subsidy

Children with vision problems may be able to get this subsidy for examinations, frames, lenses, eye patches and repairs. Read more
Equipment for people who are blind or have reduced vision

If you are blind or have reduced vision, the Ministry can help with equipment like mobility canes, screen-reading software, magnifiers and glasses. Read more
Hearing services

If you or your child has hearing loss, find out what services are out there to help. Read more

Emergencies	Dial 111 (for ambulance, fire or police)
Healthline	Dial 0800 611 116
Poisons	Dial 0800 POISON (0800 764 766)
Mental health crisis	Emergency contact numbers

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