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Social Work & Counselling - Inpatients | Waitematā | Te Whatu Ora
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Description
Waitematā DHB Social Work Service - Inpatients
Social workers provide therapeutic intervention to assist patients and their families with the personal, social and emotional issues that arise due to illness or changing health including:
- Emotional Stress and Issues of Carer Stress
When you are stressed trying to manage sickness or disability; either your own or those of someone close to you. - Relationship Issues
When relationships become stressed due to the emotional and social impact of changing health. - Complex Problem Solving
When you are sick and need assistance with practical matters - Safety
We are professionally trained to assess each situation and make plans for your safety or the safety of a family member.
Cultural Support
Our social work service can request cultural support services or independent interpreting services to assist as needed.
Referral Expectations
If you, or your friend/relative, are an inpatient please ask your nurse or doctor to refer to our service.
We are also happy to accept self referrals.
Fees and Charges Description
There is no charge for our service.
Document Downloads
- Social Work Service - Patient Information Dec22 (PDF, 286.3 KB)
Travel Directions
We are based at North Shore Hospital on the Lower Ground Floor and at Waitakere Hospital.
Website
Contact Details
North Shore Hospital
North Auckland
Website
Adult Community and Outpatient Social Work Services:
Hours: 8.00am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Please phone: (09) 486 8945 ext. 43222
Adult Hospital (Inpatient) Social Work Services:
Hours: 8.00am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday.
North Shore Hospital: 021 714 045
Waitakere Hospital: 021 854 294
Emergency Department North Shore:
Hours: 8.00am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday; and 7.45am – 4.15pm, Saturday – Sunday
Please phone: 021 417 461
Emergency Department Waitakere:
Hours: 8.00am – 4.30pm, Monday –Friday; and 8.00am – 4.30pm, Saturday only
Please phone: 021 854 294
Renal Social Work Service:
Please phone: (09) 486 8900 ext. 42858 (for all sites) or 021 351 571
Lower Ground Floor
Tower Block
North Shore Hospital
124 Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
Auckland 0620
Street Address
Lower Ground Floor
Tower Block
North Shore Hospital
124 Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
Auckland 0620
Postal Address
North Shore Hospital
Private Bag 93 503
Takapuna
North Shore City 0740
Waitakere Hospital
Private Bag 93-115
Lincoln Road
Henderson 0650
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