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Mesothelioma Prognosis Network

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Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer caused from asbestos exposure. Due to the long latency period of mesothelioma (approximately 20-50 years), most people who are diagnosed with the disease…

How to find a doctor or mental health professional

If you feel unwell your best starting point is usually your General Health Practitioner (your family doctor) (GP).  GPs are trained to assess, treat and manage many mental health issues…

Erskine Holiday Home

The Southland Multiple Sclerosis Society Erskine Holiday Home is based at Frankton, Otago. Built by the Southland Multiple Sclerosis Society in 1976 for the care and comfort of its members,…

Southern DHB

The Southern DHB includes hospitals in Dunedin, Wakari (Dunedin), Invercargill and Queenstown. If you are having to arrange travel and accommodation before you are admitted to a hospital under this…

South Canterbury DHB

A Whanau/Family Day Room is available at Timaru Hospital for patients and their relatives. Essentially this is a Day Room only and not suitable for overnight stays. There is a…

Connect with other carers in your area!

Do you feel lonely or isolated in your caring role? Would you like to connect with other carers in your area? Simply email centre@carers.net.nz or call 0800 777 797 to be referred to…

Cleft Lip & Palate – Coffee Support Group

Cleft New Zealand provides information, resources, advocacy and emotional support to enable families to best meet the needs of their child born with a cleft lip and/or palate. We run…