News
Applications for Aged Care Commissioner role close soon
Published: 30 August 2021
Just a reminder that applications for the Aged Care Commissioner role close 6 September, 2021.
Health and Disability Commissioner supports progress towards establishing an Aged Care Commissioner
Published: 2 August 2021
The Health and Disability Commissioner welcomes the Government’s announcement on progress towards establishing an Aged Care Commissioner.
HDC welcomes appointment of new Deputy Commissioners
Published: 27 July 2021
Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell welcomes the appointment of two new Deputy Health and Disability Commissioners.
Commissioner raises concerns with the Director-General of Health
Published: 28 May 2021
The Health and Disability Commissioner has raised concerns over how changes to medication brands are managed across the health system.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission launch event
Published: 5 May 2021
On Wednesday 14 April 2021, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission held a launch event to acknowledge the establishment of the Commission.
Health and Disability watchdog’s Annual Report highlights pandemic challenges
Published: 19 March 2021
The challenges faced by people using health and disability services are highlighted in HDC’s latest annual report, says Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell.
Health and Disability Commissioner welcomes mental health and wellbeing report
Published: 05 March 2021Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell has welcomed Mā Te Rongo Ake, the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s report on the Government’s progress towards transforming the mental health and wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand.
HDC Newsletter - February 2021
Published: 24 February 2021HDC's stakeholder newsletter, sharing news and issues of interest with the health, social and government sector. In this issue: HDC welcomes the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission; new resources for consumers with learning disabilities; and HDC's report on complaints involving DHBs.
Consumers with disabilities
Published: 22 February 2021
HDC’s work for people who use disability services contributes to better, safer, and more equitable care. Deputy Commissioner, Disability Rose Wall works to increase awareness among consumers living with disability about their rights under the Code, and ensure HDC is accessible and responsive to all people.
HDC welcomes new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission
Published: 22 February 2021
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Act comes into force from 9 February 2021. This means the responsibility to monitor mental health and addiction services, and advocate for improvements has been handed to the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.
COVID-19 update
Published: 15 February 2021
The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights continues to apply to health and disability services at all Alert Levels. Health and disability services are focused on providing safe services during the pandemic.