Many people across our health systems have been redeployed to different roles to support Canterbury’s collective response to Covid-19.

Seventy four year old Marie Sincock from Woolston has dedicated much of her life to caring for others, even turning her home into a Residential Home for people with disabilities. But, after being diagnosed with Leukaemia last year she became unsteady on her feet and prone to falling.

People can still contact their general practice team or seek care at an urgent care centre during the level 4 lockdown period as they normally would.

The Green Prescription is a free support and motivation service for anyone 16 years and over, who needs help with motivation and keeping well.

Canterbury District Health Board is asking Cantabrians to be patient while the health system works to resolve delays with the distribution of the flu vaccine across the region.

The stop smoking service, Te Hā – Waitaha is continuing to support people wishing to become smokefree, during level 4 of the Covid-19 response.

Children from Northcote School in Christchurch were delighted to meet Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last week when she popped in to see first-hand the way Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow is enhancing the wellbeing and the mental health of our tamariki.

The Oxford and Surrounding Areas Health Service Development Group (OSHSDG) has worked through a series of ten recommendations to enhance local health services. Now it’s time to hand the reigns back to the wider community - express your interest in joining the group.