Cautious optimism toward Labour’s pledge to increase cochlear implant funding

Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 4:41 pm Press Release: Southern Cochlear Implant Programme Today’s announcement by the Labour Party that, if elected next month, it would increase cochlear implant funding has been met with cautious optimism by New Zealand’s two providers of cochlear implant services. Southern Cochlear Implant Programme (SCIP) Chief Executive, Neil Heslop, said that currently…

Cochlear Implant Providers Welcome Funding Increase Pledge

Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 11:02 am Press Release: Joint Press Release   New Zealand’s two providers of cochlear implant services today cautiously welcomed the National Party pledge that, if elected, it will increase the number of adult cochlear implants from 40 to 100 per year. Southern Cochlear Implant Programme (SCIP) Chief Executive, Neil Heslop, said that…