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How do I complain about the cost of a service?
Complaints about costs of services can be taken to the Disputes Tribunal (formerly known as Small Claims Tribunal). The Disputes Tribunal usually has the same phone number as the District Court. Find out more about the Disputes Tribunal here. If possible, talk to your residential care provider or Health New...
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Should I have to wait to get an assessment?
Ideally you wouldn't have to wait to get an an interRAI assessment. In some areas of New Zealand (especially if you’re considered non-urgent) the wait for an interRAI assessment can be long, however. During this time, you may find that your situation changes. If this is the case, then you...
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What is a care suite?
A care suite (sometimes known as a care apartment) is generally a retirement village offering that provides the same level of care you'd receive in a care home, with the added comfort of having your own private space. They are a quite complex accommodation and financial offering, and it can...
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