We sought feedback from health and community service professionals across the country asking them to tell us how Primary Health & Community Services Directory is used in their practice, how useful they find the directory and what they like about it. The following statistics are based on the responses we received. Nearly all respondents tell us they keep the book on their desk or in their car.

We asked how useful they find the directory - 70% find it either Extremely Useful or Useful.

77% tell us this is the best guide available to them for finding primary health and community services.

79% tell us they use this book to find professionals or organisations

'Can often be useful if you don't know where to refer.'
GP Richmond Rd Medical Centre

‘It contains sources that I never thought of and gives patients more options.'
GP Johnsonville

'Being relatively new to NZ its so clearly defined and logical.'
Nurse advisor, Family Planning

'Range of health professional avenues available.'
General Manager, Te Aroha & District Community Hospital

'Extensive database, Good size to keep handy.'
Clinic Manager, PSR

'Saves time to find a provider.'
Business Owner, Physio

'Contacts all over NZ available - well arranged and detailed.'
Service Advisor, Presbyterian Support