WE ARE NOW AT ALERT LEVEL 2
as we unite against COVID-19.
- Our hospitals, doctors’ surgeries and other health services are open.
- We are carefully expanding the services we can offer under Level 2, with safety measures in place to keep our patients, staff and the community safe.
OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES:
DISTRICT NURSING
The district nursing service are now providing a full range of services with home visits and clinic recommencing. Referrals are being accepted as normal. There may be some changes to how some services are delivered.
HOME CARE SERVICES
Home and Community Support Services are progressively returning to providing a full range of services. Clients will be contacted by the provider. There may be some changes to how some services are delivered.
HOME TEAM/COMMUNITY REHAB
These services are operating as normal and patients will be contacted if there is a change to their schedule.
HOSPICE
Hospice services continue to be delivered through Otago and Southland. Inpatient and community services are running largely as normal. Access to advice and support is available 24/7 (Otago 0800 473 6005 and Southland 0800 211 308) and is not limited to patients known to the Hospice.
MEALS ON WHEELS
The Meals on Wheels services are being delivered as usual. Clients should have a good back up plan just in case a meal doesn’t make it to its destination.
TE PUNAKA ORAKA PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
Public health nursing services are available to schools and families for child and youth health. Please contact: publichealthnursing@southerndhb.govt.nz
BEFORE-SCHOOL CHECKS
This service is available and bookings can be made by free phone text 0800 247224
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE SERVICES
Check out these other Better Health South stories:
Board Update
Get Tested Immediately If You Have Symptoms
Our Hospitals
In The Community
Southern DHB Vaccine Update
The Chase To Trace
