Social work — Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti

Call the social work service on 04 806 2373

The social work service is based at Wellington Regional Hospital.

Street address:

Social work service
Grace Neill Block — Level 10
49 Riddiford Street
Newtown
Wellington 6021

Wellington Regional Hospital — Google Maps

Social workers provide services in hospital and in the community across Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti.

They can provide support if you:

• need support services after leaving hospital or need help liaising with existing community support
• live alone and are no longer coping
• require rest home or hospital-level care
• have been admitted to hospital and are a caregiver for another person
• have disclosed, or it is suspected, you are a victim of family violence or neglect
• have suffered non-accidental injury
• are in hospital and are unusually anxious, stressed or depressed
• need support to manage the impact of your diagnosis or treatment
• need support regarding grief, loss or bereavement
• are alcohol or drug dependent
• have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event
• need help to manage the impact of stillbirth or miscarriage
• are in hospital and your whānau require assistance
• are unable to work or drive due to your health condition
• have requested to see a social worker
• need practical support due to your health condition.

Practical support includes:

• accommodation
• transport
• travel
• personal alarms
• legal matters
• meals
• finances
• childcare arrangements
• emergency food
• mobility parking
• home help.

Outpatient services

A referral for outpatient services in hospital must come from a healthcare provider.

Community services

A referral for community services at home can come from a healthcare provider or yourself.

To refer yourself, fill out our form.

ORA community referral form

Email the completed form to RES-OpBkOraChs@ccdhb.org.nz