Occupational therapy service
We provide assessment, treatment, education and rehabilitation for inpatients and outpatients in Taranaki Base Hospital and Hāwera Hospital.
Contact us
Taranaki Base Hospital Occupational Therapy Department
- phone: 06 753 7742
- hours: 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Hāwera Hospital Occupational Therapy Department
- phone: 06 278 9924
- hours: 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Where to find us - Taranaki Base Hospital
Taranaki Base Hospital Occupational Therapy Department is located at:
Level 2, off the main corridor. We share a reception with the Physiotherapy Department.
Taranaki Base Hospital map
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Project Maunga — Taranaki Base Hospital redevelopment
Taranaki Base Hospital is currently going through redevelopment. This involves building a new East Wing with upgraded facilities.
Project Maunga — Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopmentexternal link
Where to find us — Hāwera Hospital
Find us through the main entrance on Hunter Street.
Hāwera Hospital map
Services we provide
Services we provide:
- assessment and rehabilitation
- transition from hospital to home
- wheelchair prescription and modification for conditions like stroke and chronic fatigue.
- therapy for tamariki with disabilities, and assessments for housing modifications and equipment.
- anxiety management and group work for adults with severe mental illness
- support for older adults with serious mental health diagnoses and dementia.
Referral information
You will need a referral to access our services. We accept ACC and non-ACC referrals.
Referrals are accepted from:
- clinical staff for inpatients
- healthcare providers
- external agencies such as NASC, fieldworkers.