Senior doctors and dentists at Health NZ public hospitals and health services plan to strike for 48 hours on Tuesday 23 September and Wednesday 24 September.
Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only.
GPs, after-hours and urgent care clinics, and other community health providers are not affected by the strikes and will continue to operate as normal.
The South Island eating disorders service (SIEDS) is a specialist mental health service. We provide treatment and support to people experiencing an eating disorder.
To contact the eating disorders service:
The South Island eating disorders service is at:
Building 14
Hillmorton Hospital
Annex Road South
Middleton
Christchurch 8024
We see people between 12 and 65 years old who have a moderate to severe eating disorder.
Working in partnership with whānau is encouraged at all stages of treatment. Family based treatment requires active involvement of whānau throughout treatment. Most treatment is provided in outpatients but inpatient care is provided when appropriate.
Our team includes:
We are a teaching hospital so you may be asked if health professional students can take part in your care.
We are a rainbow friendly service and we promote the Health At Every Size® (HAES®) philosophy.
We accept local referrals from:
We also accept referrals from mental health services around the South Island.
