e-news
MAY 2015
Feedback from the recent Medications Forum
—The Changing Landscape of Health Treatments
In March Waitakere Health Link held a well attended forum on medications. The presentations included PHARMAC and
its role, Community Pharmacy Services with an overview on the wide range of services pharmacies now provide and a
Consumer perspective, finishing with a presentation from Waitemata District Health Board on Improving Patient
Experience. This was followed by a panel discussion with our local Community Pharmacist being the star of the day!
Waitakere Health Link will soon be planning the next forum and would like to know what topics would interest you. If
you have something in mind, please email office@waitakerehealthlink.org.nz.
See attached to read the feedback received by attendees.
Keynote Presentation at a recent international forum on
Quality and Safety in Healthcare
This link was forwarded to me by a Consumer Representative and is well worth your time to watch. Donald Berwick’s
keynote presentation at the recent international forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare (21-24 April, 2015) in
London:
Keynote 6: Old Myths and New Designs: The New Simple rules for Health Systems by Donald M Berwick
To view the videoVisit: http://internationalforum.bmj.com/live
Hospital Shuttle Services
C O M M U N I T Y T O H O S P I T A L S H U T T L E — For residents attending outpatient appointments at North Shore,
Auckland City Hospital or Greenlane Clinical Centre.
Any West Auckland resident attending outpatient appointments at North Shore Shore, Auckland City Hospital or
Greenlane Clinical Centre can use this service.
Any carer/support person required to travel with a patient is welcome to use this service (standard far applies). The
shuttle services are on demand with no set timetable. Bookings are essential and must be made three days in advance.
If you require a wheelchair accessible service please inform at time of booking.
Costs and bookings ph 0800 809 342 Between 9.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday
F R E E V I S I T O R S H U T T L E B E T W E E N H O S P I T A L S — For families and friends to visit patients at Waitakere or
North Shore Hospitals
A free hospital visitor shuttle service is available to support families and friends to visit patients at Waitakere and North
Shore Hospitals. The Visitor Shuttle travels regularly between Waitakere Hospital and North Shore Hospital – Monday to
Friday. Pick up and drop off is from outside the main entrance of each hospital building. Parents travelling with
children required by law to sit in an approved child restraint must advise at the time of booking and must provide their
own.
To book a seat ph 0800 10 11 90 or for more information visit www.waitematadhb.govt.nz
Upcoming Health Courses and Events...
Healthy Babies Healthy Futures
The Asian Network Incorporated is excited to deliver this free programme that improves the health of pregnant
mothers, babies and toddlers by providing the latest health information, educational activities and access to services
that encourages better nutrition and more physical activity. The content and delivery of this programme is suitable for
pregnant South Asian mothers, parents/caregivers of young children under 4 years.
For more information ph 815 2338 or email parul.dube@asiannetwork.org.nz
Conversations that Count at Hospice West Auckland
Wednesdays: 6th May and 13th May, 20th May and 27th May 2015, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
The Living and Learning Centre @ 206 Swanson Road, Henderson
You are invited to join us for a series of ‘Conversations that Count’ over the next few weeks. These aim to help us to
start thinking, talking and planning for our future and end of life care. It might not be easy to start a conversation
about end of life, however it is important. Live the end of your as you would want.
RSVP to learning@hwa.org.nz or ph 834 9754 www.hwa.org.nz
Refugee Health Network—Womens Health
Wed 13 May, 6.30 to 8pm
Focus on womens health issues in New Zealand resetting refugee populations:
 Prioritise the needs of women with the highest risk of poor health
 Ensure the health system is responsive to women with a clear focus on illness prevention, early intervention
and health promotion.
Including: Medical Office, Auckland Regional Public health Service, Primary Care Engagement, Breast Screen Aotearoa
RSVP to Daleen.Landoli@waitematadhb.govt.nz or ph 442 7150
Stop Gout : Information and Support to understand and manage your Gout
Appointments Available May 13th & 27th / June 10th
AT Unit B 383 Khyber Pass Rd Auckland
No cost to attend, but Arthritis New Zealand welcomes donations.
Contact; Jane Messer 09 523 8906 or email Jane.messer@arthrits.org.nz
Arthritis Education Series
Presentations at AUT University, Northcote
6 May—Gout/Inflammation
3 June—Reducing inflammation
22 July—Joint replacement
For more information phone 0800 663 463 or email carol.lovatt@arthritis.org.nz
Man Alive—Dads Parenting Course
Building Awesome Whanau Toolbox Parenting 14 May to 18 June, 7-9pm
Ph Togia 835 0509 ext 809
Age Concern—Vulnerable Older Peoples Symposium
Friday 15 May, 9.30am-3pm, Albany
Free to attend, to be part of this collaborative endeavour with refreshments and parking provided.
To register: email dianem@acns.co.nz or ph 929 2319
Free Workshop for Healthy Relationships 16-28 yr olds
Sat 16 May, 11am to 1.30pm
Good Relationships Don't Just Happen. A free workshop exploring healthy relationships for GLBTTIQ young people (1628). Know what you want, what you bring & what you deserve!
Bookings essential: kiaoravicky@gmail.com
Altogether Autism Conference
22-23 July 2015—Holiday Inn Auckland Airport
The Altogether Autism Conference 2015 is focused on enabling people to be upskilled, educated and aware of all
aspects of current best practice and research around the autism spectrum.
The conference will be a unique opportunity for professionals, parents and people on the autism spectrum to come
together to discuss best practice, hear lived experiences and share learnings. Through a range of presentations and
workshops, speakers will draw on their experience and expertise of the changing environment and latest developments
in the field of autism, providing information and strategies to generate successful and positive outcomes for
individuals and families living with autism.
For more information visit www.altogetherautism.org.nz or phone 0800 ASD INFO
Auahi Kore Raranga Ora—Weaving Wellness
Education Sessions—Smokefree Wellness, Fun activities—uniqueness of self and Hands on Weaving—a gift
Every Wed, 10-12noon Westwave Henderson, Smokefree Communities
Ph 0508 784 866
Free Diabetes Self Management Education
Courses are open to anyone with Diabetes, prediabetes, any cardiovascular risks and whanau/supporters are also
welcome.
Healthwest Ph Denise Ph 822-8012
Plunket Strengthening Parenting Skills
Learn more about parenting with a class every two weeks, a home visit by a parent mentor every two
weeks, free of charge. The project combines parenting education and play sessions with a volunteer parent
mentor service to increase the skills of parents with intellectual disabilities.
For more info contact julie.arrowsmith@plunket.org.nz
Health Navigator—for reliable health information
Visit the online health navigator website that is easy to use, provides tested links,video stories in multiple
languages for keeping well.
For more info visit: www.healthnavigator.org.nz
Language Line
Qualified interpreters who will be neutral, accurate and confidential who will protect your individual
privacy.
For more info visit: www.languageline.govt.nz
Media Releases by WDHB
 Purpose‐built mental health facility opened by New Zealand’s fastest‐growing DHB
 Site works underway on Waitakere Hospital’s Emergency Department expansion and hospital exit
lane
 New Waitakere Hospital pharmacy to provide convenient onsite access to medicines
For more info visit: http://www.waitematadhb.govt.nz/NewsEvents/Mediareleases.aspx
Waitakere Health Link Newsletter
To view our latest newsletter online go to: http://waitakerehealthlink.org.nz
IN THIS ISSUE
 Major Expansion for Waitakere Hospital Emergency Department
 Upgrade to maternity services at Waitakere Hospital
 Mealtimes take priority on wards
 New Waitakere Hospital pharmacy to provide on site access to medicines
 New Campaign offers hope for those with Gout
 Hospital Shuttle Services
 Events in your community
 Whats on/Find a service
 Gratitude expressed to Waitakere Hospital staff
We are currently compiling our June 2015 newsletter. If you have any articles, photos or events that you
would like to be included in the newsletter, please let us know via email by mid May.
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in the E-News do not necessarily reflect those of Waitakere Health Link.
Tracy McIntyre
Co-ordinator, Waitakere Health Link
Ground Fl, Healthwest Bldg, Waitakere Hospital. Ph 839 0512
PO Box 21 852, Henderson, Waitakere City. Mob: 021 115 1317
Ensuring the community voice is heard in healthcare decision making