In a first for the Electoral Commission ;disabled people who cannot mark their ballot paper will be able to vote by phone in the New Zealand general election on 20 September. The commission has developed video resources for voters with learning disabilities and have dedicated information in New Zealand Sign Language. Its aim is to…
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Solving Patient No-Shows for the DHB
Supercare4u.com is a Patient Transfer Service. We provide no-emergency Medical Transport in vehicles that have a wheelchair hoist. This allows us to assist with wheelchair and stretcher transfers. Currently we provide a transfer service for patients requiring medical appointments. Yet I read of problems with the DHB,s where tens of thousands of patients are failing…
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New health Care Provider
Pharmacybrands, which this week took a half-stake in nursing and healthcare provider Total Care Health Services, will rename itself as Green Cross Health as it moves to transform into an integrated primary healthcare services firm. The Auckland-based company has largely been seen as a retail pharmacy operating the Unichem, Amcal, Life Pharmacy, Radius and Care…
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Ambulance fee increase
I seethat the 40 per cent increase in the cost of travelling in an ambulance in non-emergency situations has been labelled outrageous. St John has increased charges for its non urgent ambulance service so a person can now pay $200, up from $145,for less than a 35 km The ACC figures showed there were 761,337…
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