Our team provides exceptional, nurse-led home care for patients requiring medical attention, prioritizing quick and efficient responses to healthcare needs, especially when access to a GP or hospital is challenging.Health Huddle is a registered ACC provider, which means that ACC may help cover the cost of our services.
Real Life Story of Our Clients
I had a wound that wouldn’t heal for six months, and the district nurses were trying their best to help. They told me I needed to see a vascular doctor so they could put compression on my legs, which might help heal my wounds. But my GP said it would take a few more months until I could see a specialist. Then, I met a nurse from Health Huddle who said they could do the test if I could wear compression bandages. After a few days, my GP gave the green light, and I started wearing compression. And guess what? My wounds healed in just a month!
Maggie, 44 - Teacher
I went to an urgent care clinic because I was having trouble breathing. They gave me some oxygen support, but it wasn’t enough to get my oxygen levels up to normal. I needed to go to the hospital, but the ambulance wait could take hours. One of the nurses there suggested that I hire a nurse escort to accompany me to the hospital. We called their team, and they sent us a nurse who used to work in the emergency room. He also brought a patient monitor and a portable oxygen machine, so while my wife drives to Middlemore Hospital, he kept an eye on me.
Don, 82 - Retired
So, I was hanging my clothes at home and had a bit of a mishap. I fell and sprained my left wrist. Since I can’t drive, the nurse from Health Huddle came to my place and checked out my injuries. They put on a splint for me, which was super helpful to ease my pain and discomfort. And guess what? They didn’t charge me a thing! They said ACC would cover the cost.
Lani, 59 - Customer Service Champion
ACC - Accident and Injury Management
Everyone in New Zealand, including children, beneficiaries, students, the unemployed, and retirees, is covered by ACC’s no-fault accident scheme if they sustain injuries. This coverage extends to visitors to New Zealand as well.ACC helps finance the costs of your recovery, including treatment, assistance at home and work, and support for your income.However, there are some limitations to the support they can provide. These limits are set by Parliament and outline the areas where we can and cannot offer assistance. For instance, we cannot cover illnesses, conditions related to aging, or emotional issues.
Nursing Services
Care that comes to you, anytime you need it.
Wound Care Management
Chronic or Non Healing Wound Management
Leg Compression Therapy
Negative Wound Pressure Therapy
Doppler Machine Test / ABPI
"Time does not heal all wounds."
Medication Administration or Supervision
Oral: Tablets, capsules, or liquid medications.
Subcutaneous: Medications administered under the skin.
Intramuscular (IM): Injections delivered directly into a muscle.
Intravenous (IV): Medications administered through a vein for faster absorption.
Topical and Transdermal: Creams, patches, or ointments applied to the skin.
Eye, Ear, and Nasal Administration: Drops or sprays for localized treatment.
Catheter and Continence Management
Indwelling Catheter: Flexible tube for continuous urine drainage, requiring regular care to prevent infection.
Suprapubic Catheter: Inserted directly into the bladder through the abdomen, offering an alternative to urethral catheters.
Drain Management
Jackson-Pratt (JP) Drain: A bulb suction device for fluid removal post-surgery.
Hemovac Drain: A low-pressure suction device for fluid collection after orthopedic or abdominal surgeries.
Penrose Drain: A flexible tube for free drainage from a surgical site.
Chest Drain (Thoracostomy Tube): A drain for removing air, blood, or fluid from the chest cavity.
Medical Nursing Escort
Traveling for medical appointments can be challenging,
especially for patients needing ongoing care. To help, we
offer professional nursing escort services that ensure safety, comfort, and well-being during transit.
Prices may vary based on travel distance, and some or all expenses could potentially be covered by ACC.The areas we currently serve include East and South Auckland. Please note that any locations outside of this region may incur additional charges.
Consultation fee begins at $130.
This includes:
Physical Health Assessment
Health Education and Teaching
Sending reports to your GP (if applicable)
Nursing Procedures (e.g Doppler test or wound cares)
Transport Assistance
Consumables that will be used are not part of the consultation fee and will incur additional charges.
(e.g hosiery/compression bandages, wound dressing products.)
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