Links
Useful Patient websites
Health Information in NZ - everything you need to know about health care in NZ, very useful if you are new to the country or for those who haven't had to use health services before and are unsure about how things work.
BMJ Best Treatments - search on any illness to find out all about it. This is a reliable guide and better than many other internet sites. Note that not all the treatments are available in NZ.
DermNet – all about skin conditions, put together by the skin specialists in NZ
Appetite For Life - 6 week course on healthy eating for women to maintain current weight or achieve weight loss. This course will be held in Rangiora soon and costs $25 for a 6 week course with a meeting once a week for 2 hrs and includes a meal each time. Contact our Practice Nurse Alison Cane for details.
For teenagers with mental health issues - this is specially put together for teenagers, take a look. Also useful for parents.
For mothers with mental health issues - this has been set up by one of our local mothers and babies unit specialists
Depression NZ site - online help for those with depression living in NZ
Cognitive behavioural therapy on-line - this is free and useful to those who want to learn more about their depression and anxiety
For those with coeliac disease - a useful site run by the Coeliac Disease Society of NZ. It includes recipes.
For those with allergies to certain food groups. The Manufactured Foods Database gives information on the contents of shop bought foods.
Knowing your child's eczema - thorough guide to managing this condition by The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Kidshealth - put togther by the Paediatric Society of NZ and the Starship Foundation. All about childhood illnesses with useful links to other sites and support organisation contact details.