Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
Social workers can provide help to you and your whānau if you are experiencing problems arising from ill health or disability. We provide support while you are in hospital and in the community.
You can contact all community social work services on 09 486 8945 extension 43222
Social workers provide assessment, counselling, information provision and complex problem solving for people experiencing:
Social workers can help with referrals to community resources and services. They can also provide information on accommodation and housing, finance, benefits and legal issues.
If you are a patient in the hospital, you or your whānau and friends can ask your nurse or doctor to refer to our service.
Self-referrals are accepted. With your permission we also accept referrals from your: