NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives plan to strike from 7am to 11pm on Tuesday 2 September and 7am to 11pm on Thursday 4 September. Patient safety is our priority and our hospitals will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments unless we have contacted you directly to reschedule.
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Therapy services work within the inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Services include child development, dietitics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work and speech language.
We provide services for tamariki with physical, intellectual or sensory disabilities. Appointments can be in the clinic, at home or in community settings.
The Child development service helps tamariki with conditions including:
Our team includes an:
The Child development service accepts referrals from:
Whānau and caregivers can also refer their tamaiti to our service.
All referrals must be written with the consent and knowledge of the parent or caregiver.
Referrals must be in writing and contain as much information as possible about the developmental concerns and the input required from our service. It is very helpful if you can provide a report or any additional information.
Phone: 06 348 3465external link 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Speech-language therapy involves the diagnosis, treatment, and management of speech, language, and swallowing problems.
Our speech language therapists provide:
Referrals for this service can be made by your main health provider or another health professional involved in your care.
Phone: 06 348 1286external link 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Our occupational therapists and assistants work with people of all ages who are experiencing practical problems associated with living with physical or mental illness, injury or disability.
We provide occupational therapy services to adult inpatients with:
Referrals for this service can be made by your main health provider or another health professional involved in your care.
Phone: 06 348 3310external link 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
We have a small team of clinical dietitians who work with people in our community from paediatrics through to the elderly.
Our dietitian services include:
Referrals for this service can be made by your main health provider or another health professional involved in your care.
Phone: 06 348 1286external link 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Our Physiotherapy services include:
Referrals for this service can be made by your main health provider or another health professional involved in your care.
Social work services
Email: referral.centre@wdhb.org.nzexternal link
Our social work team work with you and your whānau as an inpatient, or in your home, to assess your health and disability needs, and support you to reach your goals.
Our social work services include:
Referrals for this service can be made by you, or your whānau, your health providers and community agencies with your consent.