The toll of living for years in a motel to get dialysis (opens original article in a new tab)

John Jensen lived in a motel for 2.5 years to receive dialysis as local services were unavailable, leading to significant personal and financial strain. Health New Zealand acknowledges the shortage of dialysis services and is developing a national plan to address capacity issues.

• John Jensen lived in a motel for 2.5 years to receive dialysis due to lack of local services
• Dialysis treatment options were unavailable in Timaru, forcing John to stay in Christchurch
• Health New Zealand acknowledges dialysis service shortages and is developing a national plan to address capacity issues