{"product_id":"accessing-health-services-in-natural-disasters-he3300","title":"Accessing health services in natural disasters - HE3300","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDuring floods, earthquakes, fires, volcanic activity or other emergencies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency – dial 111.\u003c\/strong\u003e If someone is seriously ill, injured or in immediate danger, call \u003cstrong\u003e111\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor urgent health advice\u003c\/strong\u003e contact your usual family doctor, pharmacist, Hauora or Pacific provider, if they are open and you can call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot an emergency? Call Healthline on 0800 611 116\u003c\/strong\u003e (24 hours, 7 days) for free health advice from health professionals. This advice includes where and when to go for assessment and treatment if that is what you need. Healthline has interpreters and Māori clinicians available 8am to 8pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeeing a doctor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall your GP or healthcare provider to make an appointment.\u003c\/strong\u003e An urgent appointment may be available if you explain what’s wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot enrolled or can’t see your regular provider?\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit a local urgent care centre. You do not need an appointment, but you might have to wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind an urgent care centre at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthpoint.co.nz\/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care\/\"\u003eGPs \/ Accident \u0026amp; Urgent Medical Care • Healthpoint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-urgent care, online consultations are available 24\/7, with subsidies for some people. Visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/online-phone-healthcare\/online-gp-care\"\u003eOnline GP Care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e can provide advice on your medication, or if you’re away from your home, you can’t access your doctor or you are not enrolled. Healthline advice is available for New Zealand citizens, residents and overseas visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf power or internet outages prevent online booking, Healthline can help arrange appointments by phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline consultation subsidies are available for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren under 14 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung people 14 to 17 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity Services Card (CSC) holders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeaf, disabled people and their whānau\u003c\/strong\u003e can call the Disability Helpline \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 11 12 13\" href=\"Tel:0800111213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 11 12 13,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"text 8988\" href=\"SMS:8988\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etext 8988\u003c\/a\u003e or use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e available 24\/7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrescription medication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you evacuate, take your medication with you. Ask your pharmacist if your medication is okay to use if it is no longer kept chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you finish your medication or can’t access it, contact your doctor to get a new prescription. If you cannot see a doctor, contact a pharmacy for advice. Pharmacists may provide up to a three-day emergency supply, although this may be expensive as there is not government funding for this. F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind a pharmacy at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthpoint.co.nz\/pharmacy\/\"\u003ePharmacy • Healthpoint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf the power goes out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoring medication safely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep refrigerated medication in a chilly bin or insulation bag with ice packs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t let the medication touch the ice or gel packs as freezing can ruin some medicine, like insulin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf power is out for more than 3 days, contact your pharmacy or family doctor for advice about whether your medicines are safe to use or provide emergency supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowered Medical Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have medical equipment that needs power to run, you should be registered with your electrical retailer as medically dependent on electricity. Your equipment provider does this. If you are not sure if you are registered, check with your equipment provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should have a backup plan for power outages, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea generator,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estaying with a friend or relative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alternative power source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a power cut you should contact your power company if you don’t have a plan and need power for medical equipment, medications or life support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this does not work, contact your equipment provider. If it is a life-threatening emergency \u003cstrong\u003ecall 111. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWellbeing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/keeping-healthy\/protecting-health-natural-disaster\/managing-stress-in-an-emergency\"\u003eManaging stress in an emergency\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeling stressed or anxious during an emergency is normal. Talking to people and helping others can be very useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree mental health support,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Call 1737\" href=\"Tel:1737\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecall\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"text 1737\" href=\"SMS:1737\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etext\u003c\/a\u003e Need to Talk? on 1737 anytime to speak to a trained counsellor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal free face-to-face mental wellbeing support at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/mental-health\/where-to-get-help\/wellbeing-support\"\u003eWellbeing support\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep advice during challenging times at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthify.nz\/hauora-wellbeing\/s\/sleep-tips\"\u003eSleep tips | Healthify\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelping children cope at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kidshealth.org.nz\/coping-with-a-natural-disaster\"\u003eCoping With A Natural Disaster | KidsHealth New Zealand's Trusted Voice On Children's Health\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMental wellbeing resources at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/getready.govt.nz\/emergency\/mental-wellbeing\"\u003eLook after your mental wellbeing — Get Ready (NZ Civil Defence) — Emergency preparedness in New Zealand\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49491398525156,"sku":"HE3300","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE3300_90761fed-4349-4543-a55a-113e58f4c6b7.png?v=1784860728","url":"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/accessing-health-services-in-natural-disasters-he3300","provider":"HealthEd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}