Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994

Health and Disability Services Consumer Advocacy Service

26: Advocacy services to operate independently

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"Advocacy services must work independently, without being controlled by others."

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When you use advocacy services, they must work on their own. They cannot be controlled by the Commissioner, the Ministry, or the people who buy or provide health and disability services. This means advocacy services are independent, which is required by the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994.

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25: Functions of Director of Advocacy, or

"The Director of Advocacy's main jobs are to manage and promote advocacy services."

27: Purchase of consumer advocacy services, or

"The government buys support services to help you speak up about your health care."

Part 3Health and Disability Services Consumer Advocacy Service

26Advocacy services to operate independently

Subject to this Act, advocacy services shall operate independently of the Commissioner, the Ministry, purchasers, health care providers, and disability services providers.