Many health services for children are free. These include immunisation against serious diseases, regular school check-ups of eyesight and hearing, and visits to the doctor. Basic dental care is also free while children are at school.
Well Child care service
Well Child is a free service designed to ensure that parents receive support in all aspects of their child's development. Assistance is provided through programmes on:
- Health Education and Health Promotion
- Health Protection and Clinical Assessment
- Family Care and Support
Information is available from GPs and local Medical Centres or Freephone: 0800 686 223
Plunket Society
The Plunket Society provides free care for mothers and babies. This includes child health and development checks, and parenting advice. You can either arrange for home visits by a Plunket nurse, or visit one of the many clinics located throughout the country. Plunket also has a car seat rental service which provides safety restraints for babies and small children. The use of car seats and safety restraints for children and babies is compulsory by law.
Freephone: 0800 933 922, Plunket Society.
