Yes, we have made some changes right now to our orthopaedic service, but if you are injured and need urgent care our ED is here!
We are taking referrals and assessing people just as we always do.
If you are injured and need urgent care, come into Wairarapa Hospital ED just as you would normally do and our great team will assess you and make a care plan for you. If you need treatment for a fracture, you may need to travel to another hospital close by. We will assist you through that process.
How you get there will depend on your clinical need, and your convenience. You may prefer to arrange to travel there yourself and, if that's the case, we will help with the cost of your trip. Or, we might transport you there. We will discuss all that with you at the time.
The important bit is that if you need urgent care, our ED is here.
If it is not urgent - here are a few options to help:
Wairarapa After Hours Service is based at Masterton Medical Centre. It provides urgent medical care to ALL Wairarapa and out of town patients. You do not have to be a patient of Masterton Medical to use this service.
After hours is open weekends and public holidays, 9am-5pm Phone 06 370 0011
Call Healthline 0800 611 116 for free medical advice every day, 24 hours. Speak to a trained, registered nurse who can help you or tell you where to go for medical attention.
Your local pharmacy is a great source of advice and can guide you on pain relief and treatment options.
Safe sporting this Saturday, Wairarapa!
Have a great weekend from the team at Wairarapa DHB.
