Hearing Loss Report Highlights Problems
UK | Care England’s latest report, “Hearing Loss in Care Homes: A Sector-Wide Response”, has set out to make a difference among care homes….
HEALTH + WELLBEING
Funding Boost for GP Services
Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a record funding boost for GP services across the country. General practices are set to benefit from the…
Cochlear Launch Nucleus Nexa System
Cochlear has launched the Cochlear Nucleus Nexa System, the world’s first and only smart cochlear implant system. New Zealand-born Stu Sayers, President of Asia…
Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice
Get ready to light up your cravings. Glasshouse Fragrances has unveiled the latest indulgences in its beloved Sugar Coated Collection. Sweetie Pie (Banana-Caramel &…
Dental Investment Missing from Budget 2025
Following the Government’s Budget 2025 announcement, the NZ Dental Association has highlighted a missed opportunity in health. Failure to invest in dental care in…
New Zealand Moves to 12-Month Medicine Prescriptions
New Zealanders will soon be able to receive 12-month prescriptions for their medicines, delivering savings to patients on long-term medications. In a significant shift…
Mental Health Priority for Bupa
A raft of 40 new Mental Health clinics will be opened by Bupa across the next two years in the Asia and Pacific regions….
Alzheimer’s Treatments Progress A Big Step
After decades of research, the development of the first treatments that can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease has been met with excitement and…
NZ’s First Health Infrastructure Plan Announced
New Zealand’s first-ever Health Infrastructure Plan has been announced by Minister for Health, Simeon Brown. Health Minister Simeon Brown has released New Zealand’s first-ever…
Stark Warning for Fruit and Vegetable intake
New Zealanders have been urged to eat more fruit and vegetables to combat the ageing population’s health strain and save taxpayers millions. A new…
Healthcare Model Set to Help Address Global Epidemic
Arvida’s healthcare model that addressed growing rates of geriatric malnutrition received international attention after being showcased at a global congress on ageing. Research showed…
Exhausted Bupa Workers Stand Against Proposed Cuts
On Tuesday, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) BUPA members will be making a stand on behalf of their communities…