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More than 1400 people who have been on a waiting list will receive their hearing aids and disability equipment early next year, Associate Health Minister Ruth Dyson announced today.

The government has given district health boards an additional $18m to fund residential care for older people

Legislation passed last week to progressively remove asset testing of older people in long-term residential care is based on fairness and security for older New Zealanders.

Questions and answers about the progressive removal of asset testing from 1 July 2005.

Government’s perspective on health and cultural diversity, and some of the key developments.

Opening of new residential unit for people with intellectual disability who offend and whose behaviour is judged to provide a high level of need and risk.

Securing a vision of home health for the future.

Present annual Osteoporosis NZ awards to older people, and farewell outgoing chairperson Margaret Austin.

Outlines government's commitment to improve mental health services and progress made.

Address to open New Zealand's first dedicated residential care facility for people with Huntington's Disease.

New Zealand's first residential care facility for people with Huntington's Disease has opened.

The government's vision and commitment to the future of health research.

Address to Year 3 Bachelor of Nursing students.

Opening address to the First Australasian Home Haemodialysis Workshop.

The CCDHB's proposal for Integration of Home, Community, Primary and Specialist Services in the Capital & Coast district.

Issues for the residential care sector including asset testing, contract issues, effective relationships and a national training programme for care workers.

Effective partnerships to benefit those with rare disorders and their families.

An address on the government's Primary Health Care Strategy on behalf of Health Minister Annette King.

Recognising the valuable care services provided by diversional therapists.

A range of issues covering disability, ACC, health and senior citizens portfolios.

Official opening of the Christian Healthcare Trust's rebuilt Royal Oak Rest Home.

Recent developments in the prevention of elder abuse and the Ministry of Social Development's interface with the Ministry of Health, particularly in relation to family violence prevention programmes.

The progressive removal of asset testing of older people in long-term residential care is the purpose of legislation that has just been referred to a select committee.

Presents quality health certificates to Aroha Care Centre for the Elderly