Poll: Are you able to get help with your health when needed?

A report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.

The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled ‘‘On The Brink’’ outlines the urgent need to address pay parity for GP nurses and doctors, beef up workforce numbers and improve funding allocations for practices with the hopes that this makes heatlhcare more accessible in the community.

Are you noticing delays in getting GP appointments or long waits at after-hours care?

Any comments below may be shared in your local paper's We Say You Say column.

Are you able to get help with your health when needed?

46.2% Wait times are too long - It's unacceptable.

46.2% Complete
30.8% I can get the help I need, it just takes longer.

30.8% Complete
7.7% I haven't noticed an issue.

7.7% Complete
15.3% I'm happy; I have no complaints.

15.3% Complete

3445 votes

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