Health and Disability Commissioner — Te Toihau Hauora, Hauātanga
The Health and Disability Commissioner promotes the rights of all people in New Zealand who use health and disability services.
International Day of Older Persons
Kia noho ora tonu ngā kaumātua. Older people deserve to lead valued, connected and fulfilling lives
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World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer’s Day is an important global event, providing an opportunity to raise awareness of the issues faced by those living with dementia mate wareware, their whanau, carers and care providers.
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Respecting Your Rights video
We recently launched the Your Rights animated video to encourage everyone to know their rights so they can ask questions, get support and make sure their voices are heard.
Videos
New Director of Advocacy, Charmaine Pene
Charmaine Pene, Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, has been appointed to the role of Director of Advocacy for the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner.
HDC announces new Director of Advocacy, Charmaine Pene
Medical students and the importance of obtaining informed consent
The Health and Disability Commissioner is pleased to see that an updated informed consent statement for medical student involvement in clinical care has been developed.
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How does the HDC Code apply in the context of delays?
Commissioner Morag McDowell discusses the impacts that delays in care can have on people's mental and physical wellbeing.
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COVID-19 information
The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights continues to apply.
COVID-19 concerns and complaints
