Open today 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

• 

  Dr Dawn-Louise Adair

  Rehabilitation Consultant

• 

  Dr Anna Lawrence

  Neuro-urologist

• 

  Dr Bensy Mathew

  Rehabilitation Consultant

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  Dr Sureshbabu Subramanian

  Rehabilitation Consultant; Clinical Head of Spinal Unit

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  Mr John Tuckey

  Urologist

Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit (ASRU) accepts referrals from services throughout our catchment; the southern border extends from Taumarunui, Tūrangi and across to Wairoa (Gisborne).  Clients must have a neurological deficit as a result of damage to the spinal cord through injury, illness or congenital condition to meet the criteria for ASRU services.

ASRU Inpatient Admission Criteria:

• 15 years and older; 14 years on a case-by-case basis
• Traumatic and Non-traumatic Spinal Cord Impairment
• Medically able to participate in up to 3 hours of rehabilitation treatment per day, 5 days per week
• Willing to participate in up to 3 hours of rehabilitation treatment per day, 5 days per week
• Cognitively able to actively participate in rehabilitation (follows 50% of commands)

Investigations and surgical treatments complete.

• Cancer related SCI criteria for admission:
  • Cancer treatment complete
  • Prognosis greater than 6 months, per oncologist/radiation oncologist
  • Patient and family aware of diagnosis and prognosis
  • Medically able to participate in Rehab
  • Will have appropriate discharge destination and supports
  • Chooses to be admitted to ASRU with understanding that a safe and supported discharge, rather than maximal return of function, is the goal.
  • We recognise that Cancer related SCI Rehabilitation may have interruptions due to medical concerns and occasional brief interruptions for investigations and brief treatment, thus the “3 hour per day, 5 days per week” rule does not apply.
  • For those who do not meet criteria for ASRU admission, the ASRU team can assist in the management of SCI related concerns through recommendations regarding equipment and care.
• Acute or chronic wound care only is not considered criteria for inpatient SCI rehabilitation. Bedrest is not inpatient SCI rehabilitation. Remobilisation through inpatient rehabilitation for a person with SCI, once the wound is healed/near healed (whether post-surgical intervention or healing by secondary intent) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Inpatient ASRU admission for people with SCI after acute medical or surgical hospitalisations will be considered on a case-by-case basis

There are several different ways to refer to our services for an inpatient admission - click here for details.

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

• How to refer to our Inpatient Service

  To refer to our services for an inpatient admission, please complete the inpatient referral form by entering all mandatory information and including all pertinent documents.  Once complete, email to ASRU.referrals@middlemore.co.nz.… More

• Outpatient Service

  The Outpatient Service supports people affected by spinal cord impairment that live in the ASRU catchment area.… More

• Urology Service

  ASRU provides an outpatient Urology Service for the majority of clients living within the greater Auckland region. … More

• Dietetic Service

  Food and nutrition plays an important role in the rehabilitation process and long-term health of people with spinal cord injuries.  Immediately following injury significant weight loss and alterations to body composition is common making the person vulnerable to low energy levels and pressure ulcers.… More

• Nursing

  Nurses are registered health professionals and all hold current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (statutory authority) which governs the practice of nurses. The Council sets and monitors standards in the interests of the profession.  The Council's primary concern is public safety.… More

• Occupational Therapy

  What is Occupational Therapy?
  Occupational Therapists are registered health professionals.… More

• Physiotherapy

  What is Physiotherapy?
  Physiotherapists are registered health professionals and all hold current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.… More

• Social Work

  We are a team of qualified social workers who are committed to a practice that reflects an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and adhere to the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Bi-cultural practice.… More

• Resources & Links

  Websites & Email Addresses
  
  Accident Compensation Corporation
  Counties Manukau Health
  Burwood Hospital… More

• Spinal Support

  NZ Spinal Trust:
  The NZ Spinal Trust programme is dedicated to getting people who happen to be living with a disability into jobs that they love.… More

• Community Social Services Directory (PDF, 299.9 KB)
• Patient Remote Questionnaire (PDF, 46.7 KB)
  Patient Remote Questionnaire

Visiting at Middlemore Hospital is currently only on essential and compassionate grounds, or birthing partners.

Our priority is to keep our patients safe. 

We need to manage the number of people coming to our hospitals and other sites.

Whaanau wishing to visit a patient on compassionate grounds will need to contact the lead clinician in advance.

Thank you for your support as we work to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Click here for more information.

There are some specialised services in the hospital where visiting hours may vary, for example, the Delivery Suite, or Intensive Care Unit. In these cases, signs will be in place with the relevant information. If you are not sure, please feel free to contact us at the numbers listed below:

• For Information/Visiting Hours: phone (09) 270 4799
• For Patient Enquiries: phone (09) 276 5004
• For Tiaho Mai (Acute Mental Health Unit): phone (09) 270 4742

FROM: Middlemore Hospital (MMH) to Auckland Spinal Rehab Unit (ASRU)

• Turn right out of MMH and continue on HOSPITAL ROAD.
• Turn Right at lights onto Māngere ROAD, Ōtāhuhu
• Turn Right GREAT SOUTH ROAD, Ōtāhuhu
• Turn Left BAIRDS ROAD, Ōtara
• End: Turn left into Auckland Spinal Rehab Unit 30 BAIRDS ROAD Ōtara, AUCKLAND.

FROM North

• Travel along SOUTHERN MOTORWAY
• Bear Left at HIGHBROOK INTERCHANGE, Ōtara, EXIT NUMBER 443
• Turn Right onto roundabout and follow the MIT, Ōtara sign.
• Turn Right at the Bairds Rd lights and continue along the road to the Spinal Unit.
• End: Turn right into Auckland Spinal Rehab Unit 30 BAIRDS ROAD Ōtara AUCKLAND.

Parking and disabled parking is available at both entrances to the spinal unit.  We ask that you do not park in the ambulance parking bay directly in front of the entrance to the ward.  It is preferable that you park behind the physiotherapy gym area. Please keep your car locked and do not leave any valuables in your car. There is a security guard on site during some hours, however Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit is not responsible for stolen or lost property.

There are four basic units (one bedroom each) - these are currently not available.

Phone, Fax and Internet Facilities

• Patients may make short, local phone calls using the ward phone.
• WIFI: free for 1 hour, thereafter paid daily or monthly plans are available.

Local Shopping

• Bairds Road Bakery
• Coin Save
• Domestic & Commercial Laundry
• Mr Meats
• Pizza Hut
• Samoa Finance Money Transfers Limited
• Vege Oasis
• Wheels Takeaways

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