Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Service
At a glance
- Name
- Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Service
- Category
- Formal groups & organisations
- Regions
- Capital & Coast, Northland, Waitemata, Auckland, Counties Manukau, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, Taranaki, Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, MidCentral, Hutt Valley, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, South Canterbury, Southern (Otago), Southern (Southland)
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This is a consumer advocacy service for all users of health and disability services. The service is provided as part of a group of consumer protection measures provided by the Health and Disability Commissioner’s Act, 1994. Its purpose is:
* to help people to resolve issues with or complaints about a health and disability service provider
* to provide rights information through education and promotion
* to act on the instructions of the consumer if requested
It is free, independent and confidential. Access may be by phone, fax, visit or letter.
Home visits can be made.
* to help people to resolve issues with or complaints about a health and disability service provider
* to provide rights information through education and promotion
* to act on the instructions of the consumer if requested
It is free, independent and confidential. Access may be by phone, fax, visit or letter.
Home visits can be made.