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At all alert levels, health and disability services continue to focus on providing safe services.
HDC welcomes new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission
The new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission will monitor and advocate for improvements to mental health and addiction services.
Open letter to the Minister of Health
Outgoing Mental Health Commissioner, Kevin Allan, wrote to the Minister of Health on New Zealand’s approach to mental wellbeing.
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