Well Child Telephone Advice Service change

From 1 July, people seeking telephone advice on parenting and related issues for

children under five are being asked to call PlunketLine only.
Ring PlunketLine on 0800 933 922 if you have child health and parenting
questions or queries. For example, if you have questions about such issues
as parenting, crying, sleeping, your child’s growth, development, behaviour,
immunisation, breastfeeding, nutrition, oral health, safety or want to know
more about the Well Child/Tamariki Ora programme.
Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 if you need advice about a child of any age
who is unwell or hurt, or has any symptoms of sickness. Healthline also
provides a full range of telephone triage and health advice for children over
five and adults.
Both services are available 24 hours and are free to callers, including from a
mobile phone.