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Useful Links

Please find below a selection of useful links to other health and wellbeing services.

Please note the information provided on these sites listed is not a substitute for advice from your qualified healthcare professional. 
Healthline
0800 611 116 for free advice 24 hours a day. Call Healthline if you are feeling unwell, but unsure if you should see a Doctor.
Plunket
New Zealand’s largest provider of support services for development, health and well being of children under 5.
NZ Immunisations, Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ
Information on vaccine-preventable diseases and the benefits and risks of immunisation.
Alzheimers New Zealand Incorporated
A not-for-profit organisation with 21 Alzheimers member organisations located throughout the country that provide support, information, education programmes and services appropriate to their local community.
Cancer Support
A directory of cancer support services.
Find your Midwife
This handy website has been designed to help people find and choose a midwife. All midwives who are members of NZCOM are able to have their details listed on this website including their photo, a bit about their background, availability and contact information.
Immunisation Advisory Centre (NZ)
A local source of independent, factual information including benefits and risks regarding immunisation, and vaccine-preventable disease.
Ministry of Health (NZ) The Ministry of Health
Aims to ensure that the health and disability support system works for all New Zealanders.
The Wellington Accident and Urgent Medical Centre (AMC)
The Wellington Accident and Urgent Medical Centre (AMC), also known as Wellington After Hours, is owned by local GPs and has been providing care for over 25 years. Originally set up for after-hours support, it now also serves patients unable to see their own GP or visiting from out of town. Open daily from 8am–9pm, no appointment needed.
If you are having a medical emergency please dial 111 and ask for ambulance.
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