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Kensington Inpatient Unit | South Canterbury

Mental Health Service

Description

Inpatient unit for those who are experiencing a severe mental health issue requiring intensive treatment.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

The Kensington Inpatient Unit is awake staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Kensington Inpatient Unit

The 12 bed inpatient unit, or ward, is situated at the eastern end of the Kensington facility. A team comprising of Registered Mental Health Nurses, a Social Worker and an Occupational therapist are there to assist with the recovery process for those who are experiencing a severe mental health issue requiring intensive treatment.

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

Acute services

Regions

South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Access to the Kensington Inpatient Unit is via GP or Emergency Department referral or through an outpatient appointment.

Description

The 12 bed inpatient unit, or ward, is situated at the eastern end of the Kensington facility. A team comprising of Registered Mental Health Nurses, a Social Worker and an Occupational therapist are there to assist with the recovery process for those who are experiencing a severe mental health issue requiring intensive treatment.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Contact Details

Corner of High Street and Queen Street
Timaru

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Street Address

Corner of High Street and Queen Street
Timaru

This page was last updated at 9:57AM on August 1, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Kensington Inpatient Unit | South Canterbury.