Medical Dependency Register
Medical Dependency Guide & Information:
What is the Medical Dependency Register?
Waitomo District Council maintains a Medical Dependency Register for residents and ratepayers who have a diagnosed life-threatening medical condition with a high risk of rapid deterioration and whose life may be at risk without access to a Water Supply. The contact phone numbers of people included on the Medical Dependency Register are vital so that we can inform them in advance if services will be unavailable. Registering with the Medical Dependency Register does not guarantee service continuity or fault-free service.
Things you need to know
It is important you understand that Waitomo District Council cannot guarantee continuous or fault free services, events inside or outside our control may cause temporary loss of Council’s Water Supply service. We recommend that you think about what you would do in a situation where there is unexpected loss of water supply service.
It is important you understand that Waitomo District Council will not always be able to inform you in advance if services will be unavailable.
Waitomo District Council requires that all customers added to the medical dependency register provide an alternative contact who lives in the same town, so there is someone we can contact if we are unable to get in touch with you.
What if my circumstances change?
If your circumstances change (i.e. you move house), we ask that you contact us so that we can update our Medical Dependency Register with your new details.
How long will I remain on the Medical Dependency Register?
You will be enrolled on our Medical Dependency Register for three years. To ensure we can focus our efforts on the customers most at risk.
if your circumstances change and you no longer need to be enrolled on the Medical Dependency Register, please contact us as soon as possible, and let us know so we can remove you from the register.
Charges
Waitomo District Council does not charge customers for enrolling with the Medical Dependency Register.
Privacy Information
Waitomo District Council will use your health information, or that of the individual with the life-threatening medical condition, for the purposes of:
Assessing your eligibility to be included on the WDC Medical Dependency Register.
Providing, administering and managing such register.
Providing, administering and managing your services.
How to Apply for Medical Dependency Registration
To apply for a WDC Medical Dependency Registration, simply follow these steps.
Determine if you or someone living at your home has a diagnosed life-threatening medical condition. If unsure, please consult your doctor.
Complete all the details in the Medical Dependency Registration Form.
Complete the online form, including attaching a written certificate/confirmation from your Medical Practitioner