Social workers assess, support, and strengthen social, emotional, relational and psychological wellbeing to ensure the best possible health outcomes, interdependence, autonomy, and dignity of life for individuals, families and whānau, and communities.
Social workers work in many services across our DHB and provide support both in hospital and in the community across our CCDHB region.
Social workers 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
- it is suspected or you have disclosed you are a victim of family violence or neglect
- you have suffered non-accidental injury
- you are in hospital and are unusually anxious, stressed or depressed
- require support to manage the impact of your diagnosis or treatment
- require support regarding grief, loss or bereavement
- are alcohol or drug dependent
- have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event
- require assistance to manage the impact of stillbirth or miscarriage
- are in hospital and you family/whānau require assistance
- are unable to work or drive due to your health condition
- have requested to see a social worker
- require practical support due to your health condition such as:
- accommodation
- transport
- travel
- personal alarms
- legal matters
- meals
- finances
- childcare arrangements
- emergency food
- mobility parking
- home help
Healthline
GP
Afterhours
Hospital ED