Your health

Cases of Legionnaires’ disease typically increase during the months of September, October and November during... read more about Gear Up Against Legionella»

We’ve got some tips to help you get a good, refreshing night’s sleep as often as you can. Good sleep habits will... read more about Get a great night’s sleep, here’s how…»

Dental care is free up until you turn 18, so get it while you still can! The Community Dental Service provides free... read more about Get free dentist visits while you can»

People who require long-term supported accommodation due to an illness or a disability may be entitled to a subsidy.... read more about Get help paying for residential care: Here’s how»

It’s not a bicycle race! It’s just a fun, healthy and fast way to get around. Riding your bike to work, school, or... read more about Get on your bike and ride»

Getting a flu jab is your best defence against influenza and 100,000 Cantabrians have now received theirs. If you... read more about Getting a flu jab is your best defence against influenza»

The right equipment can help you do things in your own home, use the bathroom, and move around in your community. But... read more about Getting funding for disability and injury equipment»

During and following this COVID-19 Omicron outbreak, influenza vaccination is more important than ever. As our borders... read more about Getting your flu shot early is more important than ever this year»

This Healthy Smiles video will show you some easy ways to keep your teeth healthy and looking good. Good oral health is... read more about Good-looking smiles are easy»

Keeping active is one of the best things you can do to manage your osteoarthritis. It also helps with many other health... read more about Got arthritis? Stay active!»

We all handle grief in different ways. Feeling sad is completely normal, and there are people and services available to help you cope.

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COVID-19 advice for employers and employees

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ACC has web-based advice and resources for people to find out what they need to do if they're injured in an accident... read more about Has someone close to you been seriously injured?»

Information about counselling and support services available to people in Canterbury.

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Heat exhaustion is when you become very hot and your body starts to lose water or salt, making you overheat. Heat... read more about Heatstroke and heat exhaustion»

There are people and organisations that can help you. If you, or a child you know, needs help to cope with a family... read more about Help for children whose parents have a mental illness or addiction»

If your child's sleep is disturbed at night, it makes it harder for them to function during the day. It also raises the... read more about Help your children get a good night’s sleep. Here’s how»

Live Stronger for Longer research shows people over 65 are very sensitive to being told what to do, and don't want to... read more about Help your older family members stay safe from falls»

New Zealand’s Muslim communities still feel vulnerable. You can support them and help them feel accepted and wanted.

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All kids and teenagers in New Zealand can get free dental care up until their 18th birthday. The Ministry of Health has... read more about Here’s how to get free dentist visits»

How much should I weigh? What should I eat to get to my ideal weight? The answers are different depending on your... read more about How much should you weigh?»

It’s important to enrol your child with a general practice at birth or as soon as possible after that. Being enrolled... read more about How to find a doctor for your child»

There are many benefits to signing up with a GP... read more about How to find and enrol with a doctor»

The B4 School Check is the final Well Child Tamariki Ora free health and development check for your 4-year-old. If your... read more about How to get a free B4 School Check for your child»

It is important to get back into activities with other people after an illness, injury, or surgery – but it can seem... read more about How to get back into the community after an illness or injury»

All kids in New Zealand get free dental care up until their 18th birthday. Adults can also be eligible for funded... read more about How to get free dentist visits»

A cold, damp home is the last thing you need in the Canterbury winter. And it isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s bad... read more about How to keep your home warm & dry»

Mild memory loss is very common as people get older. These strategies can help you make changes to your environment... read more about How to minimise the frustration of memory loss.»

In Canterbury you can dispose of medical sharps and old medicines safely through most community pharmacies, find out... read more about How to safely dispose of old medicines or used sharps such as needles and insulin pens»

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It's important to talk to your children about puberty. Try to start talking to them before signs of puberty develop so... read more about How to talk to your kids about puberty»

There are many helplines available for immediate mental health related assistance.

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Immunisation is the best way to protect yourself and others from infectious diseases. The Ministry of Health funds a... read more about Immunisations: Get them now, get them free»

The evidence is clear: Immunisation is safe. It protects your child from some serious diseases and helps to stop those... read more about Is immunisation safe for children?»

Well… it can be if you don’t sit in the right posture. But spending a lot of time standing up can also be bad... read more about Is sitting at work bad for you?»

As a teenager you need more sleep than ever, but you also have to deal with increasing school work, sport, and your own... read more about Is your life getting in the way of sleeping?»

If it’s an emergency, dial 111 now. There are lots of reasons young people need help or someone to talk to, such as... read more about It’s OK to ask for help, so who do you ask?»

ACC has information about preparing to return home from hospital, including transport, making sure you have the right... read more about It’s time to go home from hospital. What now?»

Keeping active is one of the best things you can do for your health. Being active can reduce your chance of cancer,... read more about Keeping active: every bit of movement counts»

The number of people dying on our roads is growing. So how can you protect yourself from harm? ACC has some advice and... read more about Keeping safe on the road»

Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink shares some advice about keeping yourself safe during... read more about Keeping yourself safe during COVID-19»