Our health service information is moving home.
From Thursday 22 May, all information about our hospitals and health services will be available on info.health.nz
Hospitals are busy environments and can be stressful for many people, particularly if you have a disability.
If you have a disability that isn’t immediately obvious to our staff – such as autism, dementia, a hearing impairment, anxiety, or any invisible disability – you may choose to wear a hidden disability sunflower lanyard during your time with us.
When you wear the lanyard, our staff will recognise you have an invisible disability and that you may need a little extra help or time.
The sunflower is a globally recognised symbol for non-visible or hidden disabilities.
The Sunflower Programme() offers people a discreet way to show that they have a hidden disability and may need a little extra support, guidance, or time with the healthcare process. For more information on the Sunflower Lanyard, watch this video.
You can purchase a sunflower lanyard from Hidden Disabilities.() Once you have your lanyard, you can use it for future journeys or outings wherever the scheme is recognised.
