Speech language therapy
Contact us and locations
Speech language therapy is offered at:
Whangārei Hospital
Phone: 09 430 4101 ext. 7706
Hours: 8am to 4:30pm
Location: Level 1, Speech Language and Occupational Therapy Department, Medical Wing, Whangārei Hospital.
Kaitaia Hospital
Phone: 09 408 9181 ext. 4786
Mobile: 021 504 839
Bay of Islands Hospital
Phone: 09 404 0280 ext. 62528
Dargaville Hospital
Phone: 09 439 3330 ext. 65086
Services we offer
The Adult Speech Language Therapy team is involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of difficulties with communication and swallowing in people over the age of 16.
Communication and swallowing problems usually occur from these conditions.
- Stroke and head injuries.
- Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. motor neurone disease, and dementia.
- Cancer of the head/brain, neck, or throat.
- Respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Speech Language Therapists provide inpatient and outpatient services at Whangārei Hospital and Kaitaia Hospital. Services are also provided at Dargaville Hospital and Bay of Islands Hospital by Speech Language Therapists from Whangārei.
Referral information
If you have concerns about communication or swallowing, please contact your healthcare provider for a referral to the Speech Language Therapy Service.
Referrals for voice therapy must come from an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.