Waitematā DHB Social Work Service - Inpatients

Social workers provide therapeutic intervention to assist patients and their families with the personal, social and emotional issues that arise due to illness or changing health including:

• Emotional Stress and Issues of Carer Stress
  When you are stressed trying to manage sickness or disability; either your own or those of someone close to you.
• Relationship Issues 
  When relationships become stressed due to the emotional and social impact of changing health.
• Complex Problem Solving
  When you are sick and need assistance with practical matters
• Safety
  We are professionally trained to assess each situation and make plans for your safety or the safety of a family member.

Cultural Support
Our social work service can request cultural support services or independent interpreting services to assist as needed.