Nurses at Health NZ public hospitals and health services plan to strike from 7am to 11pm on both Tuesday 2 September and Thursday 4 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.
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The rheumatology service for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke’s Bay provides a review of conditions involving the joints, muscles and bones. We can arrange for your appointment to be in Hastings or Napier.
Contact Rheumatology on 06 878 8109external link extension 6602.
The rheumatology service can arrange to see you at:
Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
398 Omahu Road
Camberley
Hastings 4120
Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
Napier Health
Wellesley Road
Napier
A rheumatologist is a specialist doctor who can discuss with you the possible diagnosis for problems affecting your joints, muscles and bones. They can also recommend further tests or treatments.
After your appointment, the rheumatologist will contact your healthcare provider with details about:
You may have follow up appointments with the rheumatology service before you see any other services for help with your condition or are discharged back to the care of your healthcare provider.
Mobility Action Programme (MAP) is free programme lasting up to 3 months for people who have painful joint or muscle problems.
MAP provides free physiotherapy, exercise, education and support to help you:
The programme is tailored to your individual needs.
To take part in MAP you need to either:
And you also need to:
If you think MAP may be right for you call 0800 662 7746external link
You need to referred to the rheumatology service by your healthcare provider.
