West Coast health care and freedom camping

Published date28 September 2022
Publication titleWest Coast Messenger, The
This Government decided that our health system had become too complicated for our small nation. There was initial optimism, but following our health system's biggest shakeup in a very long time the outcomes in this region are less than acceptable

It was not that long ago that I had a direct line to DHB members: local people who were elected by the communities they understood and they served them well. Now that DHBs have gone, all health decisions are made by this mega agency called Health NZ.

I will continue to lobby for local services, but that will be after I work out where in this huge organisation I need to go. Trust me - it is not easy. I recently wrote to the Minister of Health on behalf of local people desperate for urgent help, and so far, no response. So, nothing from the minister and no contact person locally.

The stresses on our frontline health professionals are at a point where patients are at risk. Life and death stories are becoming all too common, so what will make a difference hereft Relaxing vaccine mandates will relieve some pressure by allowing critically needed workers to rejoin the workforce. COVID testing prior to starting shifts is a...

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