Primary Health Interpreting Service (PHIS)

ADHB's interpreting service continues to promote free interpreting services to Primary Health Organizations and other enrolled Non Governmental Organizations. ADHB are pleased to notice a significant increase in the service uptake by PHOs and other enrolled NGOs.

Current service users of the free interpreting services are:

General Practices
All PHO Services
- Breast Screening
- Retinal Screening Services
- Psychological Services
- Podiatrist Services
- Physiotherapists
Community based retinal screening services
Pharmacy Services
Community Laboratory Services
Community Radiology Services
Community Pre-school Oral Health Education Services
Plunket Nurses
Accident & Medical Clinics
Independent Midwives
Home-based Support Services (ADHB only)
Birthcare (ADHB only)
Parent & Family Resource Centre (for parents and families of children and young people with disabilities
Arthritis NZ
Mercy Hospice
Family Planning Association
Positive Women Incorporated
Cancer Society New Zealand
Fertility Associates

(List not inclusive)

Using Interpreting services improves the quality of service for non/limited-English speaking patients and hearing impaired patients. Telephone interpreting remains a preferred medium, face to face interpreting is available (criteria apply). This service is FREE for you and your patients.

Resources:

User Guide For Practices
User Guide For Practices

Booking Template

For further information or an information pack please contact, Venera Ukmata (Project Manager) on 09 6309943 ext: 27137 or 021 414 709.