See our I’m not well, where do I go? page for advice about what to do if you are feeling unwell.
See our COVID-19 section for testing information and advice.
Health services in Canterbury are listed alphabetically below, if you are visiting a hospital, contact and location information for most services are on our hospitals pages.
You can find a General Practice team by either using our General Practices (GP) map, or by visiting the listings of General Practices on each of the three local Public Health Organisation (PHO) websites.
You can go to the 24 Hour Surgery on Madras Street for any urgent medical issue that you would otherwise see your GP for, as well as accident related injuries such as sprains, cuts or broken bones.
CHOC is one of two specialist treatment centres for childhood cancer in New Zealand. We care for infants, children and adolescents with cancer, and their families/whanau.
You will find all Canterbury Child and Youth Healthcare services listed under Hospital Services and Community Services, you can also find information for children and their parents under patients and carers.
The Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Service helps to improve outcomes for young people aged between 12 and 24 with cancer in New Zealand, by coordinating cancer care with health professionals, and assisting patients and your families during and after treatment.
The Adult Community Mental Health service provides assessment, treatment and support services to adults in the community .Access to Adult Community Mental Health services is via Adult Single Point of Entry (SPOE).
Many subsidised services are available to help people remain independent and in their own home through the Adult Community Referral Centre (ACRC).
The Department of Anaesthesia provides anaesthesia services in Christchurch Hospitals.
The Anxiety Disorders Service is a community-based team that provides treatment for people with anxiety disorders.
The Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) (formerly known as the National Immunisation Register NIR) is a computerised information system that has been developed to hold immunisation details of New Zealand children.
Ashburton Maternity Unit is located approximately one hour’s drive from south of Christchurch and provides primary birthing care and postnatal maternity services.
Audiology is the study of hearing and balance. Audiologists assess and manage hearing, listening and balance disorders.
B7 is a 24 bed ward for children needing hospitalisation for surgery and for some children requiring medical management of conditions such as cystic fibrosis.
The Birth Afterthoughts Clinic is a listening and debriefing service available for anyone who has given birth to their baby in a Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury maternity facility.
Blood test services are provided by two laboratories, the hospital based Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL), and community based Awanui Labs (Formerly known as Canterbury SCL).
Based at Burwood Hospital, the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (BIRS) is a 12 bed inpatient ward that provides comprehensive rehabilitation for people aged 16 - 65 with brain injuries.
This outpatient service provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and therapeutic intervention for children and adolescents 0-17 years (or older if still at school) in their family context.
This outpatient service provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and therapeutic intervention for children and adolescents 0-17 years (or older if still at school) in their family context.
CAFLink is the Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service ‘single point of entry function’ to mental health services in Canterbury for children, adolescents and their families.
Canterbury and West Coast Musculoskeletal Service is a publicly funded service for patients with non-urgent musculoskeletal conditions that do not require surgery.
Canterbury Health Laboratories provide a complete range of laboratory services for the Canterbury District Health Board.
The Canterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology Service is comprised of Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Haematology, and Palliative Care...
The Cardiology Day Unit (CDU) and Cardio-Respiratory Integrated Specialist Services (CRISS) are based at Christchurch Hospital.
You will find all Canterbury Child and Youth Healthcare services listed under Hospital Services and Community Services, you can also find information for children and their parents under patients and carers.
The Child Development Service therapy team is based at Montreal House in Christchurch and includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, a Social Worker, Speech Language Therapist and a Dietitian.
A service for children and young people between the ages of 0-12 years who have a confirmed or suspected moderate to severe mental health issue.
For children and youth mental health emergencies talk to CAFEm - Freephone 0800 218 219 (press option 2).
The Christchurch Opioid Recovery Service provides case management and opiate maintenance treatment in the community.
Christchurch PHO represents Riccarton Clinic, Moorhouse Medical Centre, UC Health Centre, Ara Health Centre, Korowai Youth Wellbeing Trust and Burnside Medical Centre.
Christchurch Sexual Health Service is a specialist sexual health service offering free and confidential sexual health care, including diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STI's) and other related conditions including genital skin conditions and genital pain.
Maternity services are located at Christchurch Women's Hospital, a seven-level hospital next to Christchurch Hospital in the central city.
CNS's are registered nurses who are recognised clinical experts within their specialty and are based throughout Canterbury campuses.
The Clozapine Clinic provides specialist support to a significant number of adult consumers who are taking Clozapine
The Community Alcohol and Drug Service provides assessments and outpatient treatment for people that need assistance with moderate to severe alcohol or other drug dependence.
Community and Public Health (CPH) provides public health services to those people living in the Canterbury, South Canterbury and West Coast regions.
We provide free dental care for eligible children living in Canterbury, from 2 years old to their 18th Birthday. We also help teens find a free family dentist.
The Community Health Information Centre (CHIC) provides free health resources within Canterbury, South Canterbury and the West Coast.
The Canterbury Adult CF Service sees all adults with CF from around the South Island. We are the second largest adult CF service in New Zealand.
The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) specialises in the care and support of men, women and children having day surgery.
The hospital-based Dental Department provides specialist dental care to people from within the Canterbury region.
The Dermatology Department assesses and treats the skin and skin diseases.
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Page last updated: 11 May 2023
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