VISITING HOSPITAL

All hospital visitors are recommended to wear a medical face mask. Expand this message for information about visiting hospital.

Last updated:
13 March 2023

Some visitor restrictions for all Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury hospitals and health facilities remain in place, but we have relaxed others.

There is still a heightened risk to vulnerable people in hospital and so we recommend all people wear a mask when visiting any of our facilities and follow other advice designed to keep patients, staff and  visitors safe.

To keep everybody safe:

  • Visitors or support people must not visit our facilities if they are unwell. Do not visit if you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and haven’t completed your isolation period.
  • Patients may have more than one visitor, except in some situations such as multi-bed rooms where it can cause overcrowding.
  • Surgical/medical masks are recommended to be worn at all sites. Masks will be provided if you don’t have one.
  • For Specialist Mental Health Services everyone is strongly encouraged to wear a face mask in all inpatient areas and areas where consumers are receiving care (i.e. community appointments, home-visits, transporting people). Discretion may be applied in cases where masks impair your ability to communicate effectively.
  • Visitors must not eat or drink in multibed rooms because of the increased risk when multiple people remove their face mask in the same space.
  • Hand sanitiser is available and must be used.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as our staff work hard to protect and care for some of the most vulnerable in our community.

Visiting patients with COVID-19

  • People can visit patients who have COVID-19 but they must wear an N95 mask – this will be provided if you don’t have one.
  • Other methods of communication will be facilitated e.g. phone, Facetime, Zoom, WhatsApp etc where visits aren’t possible.

All of our Hospitals

Visiting hours for our hospitals have returned to pre COVID-19 hours with the exception of Christchurch Women’s Hospital.

All visitors are recommended to wear a medical face mask.

Parents/caregivers are able to be with their child in hospital and visitors are now allowed, except for the Children’s Haematology and Oncology Day stay where just one parent/caregiver is able to attend their appointment with their child. Exceptions by special arrangement only.

Patients and visitors should also read the additional more detailed visiting guidelines for each specific hospital.

More COVID-19 information

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Tupuna services to cease and sights set on new ways of working to support tāngata whaiora

Friday 2 December 2022

To be attributed to Dr Greg Hamilton, Canterbury General Manager Specialist Mental Health Service, Te Whatu Ora.... read more about Tupuna services to cease and sights set on new ways of working to support tāngata whaiora»

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Leighs Construction announced as lead contractor for new mental health facilities at Hillmorton

Monday 30 November 2020

Canterbury DHB is pleased to announce Leigh’s Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor for the $81.8m... read more about Leighs Construction announced as lead contractor for new mental health facilities at Hillmorton»

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Canterbury Resilience Hub – one stop shop for health and wellbeing support

Tuesday 28 May 2019Quick Read

The Canterbury District Health Board has launched the Canterbury Resilience Hub website – www.resilient.org.nz – a... read more about Canterbury Resilience Hub – one stop shop for health and wellbeing support»

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Canterbury DHB thrilled with announcement of funding for new facilities

Thursday 28 February 2019Quick Read

Canterbury DHB Chief Executive David Meates, has welcomed today’s announcement from the Prime Minister of around $79... read more about Canterbury DHB thrilled with announcement of funding for new facilities»

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Canterbury DHB welcomes announcement of more funds to support the wellbeing of children

Thursday 22 February 2018Quick Read

Canterbury DHB Chief Executive David Meates, today welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement of an additional $28... read more about Canterbury DHB welcomes announcement of more funds to support the wellbeing of children»

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Canterbury DHB staff member appointed to Inquiry team

Wednesday 24 January 2018Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is congratulating one of its Specialist Mental Health Service (SMHS) staff on his appointment to the... read more about Canterbury DHB staff member appointed to Inquiry team»

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Supporting mental health in Kaikoura a priority

Friday 18 November 2016Quick Read

​Health officials are crediting Kaikoura residents and visitors for their vigilance in preventing a gastro outbreak... read more about Supporting mental health in Kaikoura a priority»

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Canterbury DHB delighted one-stop shop for addiction services opens

Friday 1 July 2016Quick Read

Canterbury DHB is delighted Tūhauora – Christchurch Central has been officially opened by the Minister of Health... read more about Canterbury DHB delighted one-stop shop for addiction services opens»

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Canterbury DHB pleased increased mental health need recognised

Monday 21 March 2016Quick Read

Canterbury DHB chair, Murray Cleverley, is pleased with today’s announcement by the Minister of Health, Dr Jonathan... read more about Canterbury DHB pleased increased mental health need recognised»

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Canterbury DHB has not made a decision to cut services

Tuesday 16 February 2016Quick Read

​Canterbury District Health Board chair, Murray Cleverley says the Board has not made a decision to cut mental health... read more about Canterbury DHB has not made a decision to cut services»

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Canterbury Health System update, message from David Meates CEO

Tuesday 16 February 2016

The Canterbury Health System's seamless response to Sunday's magnitude 5.7 earthquake demonstrates another incredible... read more about Canterbury Health System update, message from David Meates CEO»

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Growing concern for the wellbeing of those with unsettled EQC and insurance claims

Thursday 19 February 2015

New research shows signs some Cantabrians are now coping better with the psychological impact of the earthquakes and... read more about Growing concern for the wellbeing of those with unsettled EQC and insurance claims»

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