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Starship Paediatric Family Information Service

Public Service, Hospital-based support service, Paediatrics

Description

The Family Information Service is a free service that provides families/whānau/caregivers with up-to-date, easy-to-read consumer health information on children's medical conditions and disabilities, including support group contact details.

Ask your healthcare team if you would like information on:

  • medical conditions and treatments
  • disabilities, genetic conditions
  • hospitalisation
  • support groups
  • coping with death and illness
  • parenting issues relating to children with health problems or disabilities
  • mental health issues

There is a small library of books and videos/dvds that can be borrowed by families while their child is in hospital.

Referral Expectations

No referral is needed to access this service. You may also ask your health professional to request information on your behalf.

Hours

Open Monday to Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Services

Disclaimer

Information provided by the Family Information Service is not intended to replace qualified medical or professional advice. For diagnosis, treatment and medication you should consult a health practitioner. Whilst every effort is made to provide the most current and relevant information, the Family Information Service does not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in published sources, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of these sources. Not all practices/treatments described in the literature will be available in New Zealand.

Information provided by the Family Information Service is not intended to replace qualified medical or professional advice. For diagnosis, treatment and medication you should consult a health practitioner. Whilst every effort is made to provide the most current and relevant information, the Family Information Service does not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in published sources, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of these sources. Not all practices/treatments described in the literature will be available in New Zealand.

Contact Details

2 Park Road
Grafton
Auckland 1023

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Street Address

2 Park Road
Grafton
Auckland 1023

Postal Address

Starship Child Health
Private Bag 92 024
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
New Zealand

This page was last updated at 3:32PM on January 22, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Starship Paediatric Family Information Service.