Vulnerable people will be most affected by closure
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 3:42 pm Press Release: NZNO
Vulnerable New Zealanders will be affected most by
Relationships Aotearoa closure
The New Zealand Nurses
Organisation (NZNO) is concerned that vulnerable clients are
being left in the lurch in the wake of the abrupt closure of
Relationships Aotearoa.
“NZNO is particularly concerned
that already overstretched existing health services will be
left dealing with those affected by mental illness,
addictions, relationship breakdown and family violence
previously supported by Relationships Aotearoa”, says NZNO
associate professional services manager, Hilary
Graham-Smith.
“The government wants these services
provided but doesn’t seem to understand that long term
consistency of service is key for clients. They have a
responsibility to ensure that unsafe and unethical impacts
on clients are avoided. We don’t think they have done that
in this situation.”
“We are concerned that
transitional agreements with alternative providers, and
mechanisms ensuring seamless and legal transfer of client
information and consents are not in
place.”
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