3 Oct 2023

National releases wide-ranging health policy

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 3 October 2023

National is promising longer after-birth hospital stays for mothers, and free glucose monitors for children with type-1 diabetes, if elected. 

The party's leader Christopher Luxon announced the policy this morning.

Under the plan, hospitals would receive extra funding to allow new parents to remain there for up to three days.

The party says funding glucose monitors for under-18s, would also save families with a diabetic child up to $50 a week. 

National  also committed to increasing the number of psychiatrist and psychologist training places.

National's mental health spokesperson Matt Doocey spoke to Charlotte Cook.