Hospital pharmacy workers to strike for four days
Pharmacy workers at the Canterbury District Health Board will strike for four days from 6am Thursday to 6am Monday.
No treatment will be deferred during the strike period, but patients will be less likely to have a pharmacist involved in their medicine review.
Patients and carers are being reminded to bring their medicines with them when they come to hospital and to talk to other available staff about their medicines.
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Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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84.6% Yes
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13.4% No
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2% Other - I'll share below!
What's On: U3A Mt Albert
U3A Mt Albert
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Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day
It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.
They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!
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