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What is an Advance Care plan and an Advance Directive?
Advance care plans and advance directives sound similar, and they are related, but they’re not quite the same thing. An Advance Care Plan is a way to start a conversation with those closest to you, those who hold your EPA, and your GP about your values, goals, and what your...
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I need extra support at home. What options are available?
It's normal to worry when you find you are struggling with day-to-day tasks. It can feel like you've lost a sense of control over your life. Yet, worry can be a motivating force too. Many people find that being clearer about what might be going on for them, such as...
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Dealing with bereavement
Losing a loved one is an undeniably tough thing to go through. Unfortunately, all of us at some point in our lives will go through a significant loss or other traumatic event. As Dr Lucy Hone, codirector at the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, eloquently puts it: adversity...
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Skin Clinic Taranaki - Health hubs & pharmacy
Never had a skin check? It’s never too late to start prioritising your skin. After years of living under the New Zealand sun, we’re all more likely to develop skin cancers like melanoma — especially as we get older. That’s why regular skin checks matter at every age. Early detection...
Carefirst Medical Centres - Westown, Merrilands, Moturoa & Bell Block - Health hubs & pharmacy
Introducing Dr Sarah Haddon! Sarah’s path into medicine has been anything but ordinary, shaped by rural roots, a career in physiotherapy, family life, and a real passion for community‑centred care. She brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to her work and a genuine commitment to supporting patients over the long term....
Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
ICARE Donut Cushion $69.00 Memory Foam that moves around your body- providing pressure relief where you need it most. Just one of the styles we stock from ICARE- The donut cushion is perfect to assist in the prevention of bedsores from regular sitting or to allow gentle sitting options after...
CBM Christian Blind Mission - Charitable Organisations
Help give hope and healing to mothers in Nigeria. Arziki’s labour began at home in Nigeria. Like many mothers in remote communities, she was surrounded by caring relatives – aunts and grandmothers doing their best – but there were no trained midwives or doctors available. For four long days she...