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How will Health New Zealand ensure that those, living with dementia, who currently receive home support, are in consent over changes to who is providing their care; how will this be communicated, and within what time frame before changes?

Answered Question 40491 (2026)
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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • How will Health New Zealand ensure that those, living with dementia, who currently receive home support, are in consent over changes to who is providing their care; how will this be communicated, and within what time frame before changes?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that clients and, where appropriate, their families and/or their Enduring Power of Attorney, will be advised of any changes well in advance.