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Occupational Therapy | Lakes

Public Service, Allied Health, Occupational Therapy (OT)

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Description

Occupational Therapy services are provided at both Rotorua and Taupō hospitals with a complement of senior and staff occupational therapists along with assistant staff.  Staff are based throughout the services:

  • Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service
  • Medicine
  • Surgical Service
  • Clinical Support Service
  • Child Health Service - Children's Health Hub - Te Aka Mauri
  • Mental Health Service - MHSOP, Te Ngako, ICAMS, Whare Whakaue Unit

Where to find us: see the Rotorua Hospital and Taupō Hospital maps.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Expectations

Referrals are accepted from general practitioners and health professionals in the primary sector or Te Whatu Ora Lakes consultants.

Fees and Charges Description

New Zealand citizens or those who have obtained permanent residence are entitled to publicly funded health care.

Non-residents may be required to pay for their health care.

Click here to read more about eligibility for funded care at Te Whatu Ora Lakes 

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Services Provided

Occupational therapy (OT)

Inpatient assessment and rehabilitation, Specialist wheelchair and seating services, Specialist lying and positioning, Specialist equipment provision - manual handling, pressure relief, Home safety assessments, Outpatient rehabilitation/education - cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory education, joint replacement education, fatigue management, scar management, functional retraining - one armed dressing and undressing etc, Environmental home accessibility
  • Disability
  • Housing adaptations/ equipment
  • Rehabilitation
  • Health and wellness
  • Older adult
  • Inpatient assessment and rehabilitation
  • Specialist wheelchair and seating services
  • Specialist lying and positioning
  • Specialist equipment provision - manual handling, pressure relief
  • Home safety assessments
  • Outpatient rehabilitation/education - cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory education, joint replacement education, fatigue management, scar management, functional retraining - one armed dressing and undressing etc
  • Environmental home accessibility

Pharmacy

Click here to find your nearest community pharmacy.

Other

Click on the location links for more information on your trip to Rotorua Hospital or Taupō Hospital, including:

Website

www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/

Contact Details

Taupō Hospital

Lakes

Taupō Hospital
38 Kotare Street
Taupō

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Street Address

Taupō Hospital
38 Kotare Street
Taupō

Postal Address

Taupō Hospital
PO Box 841
Taupō 3351

Rotorua Hospital

Lakes

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This page was last updated at 10:10AM on May 23, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Occupational Therapy | Lakes.