Social workers

Social workers provide psycho-social support for patients who experience distress due to medical events. Social workers are available at Taranaki Base Hospital and Hāwera Hospital.


Contact us

Contact the social workers on:


Services we provide

Our service includes:

  • maternal and child health
  • pregnancy counselling
  • all adult medical/surgical services including palliative care, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for the elderly.

Services are provided Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm.


Referral information

Patients may request a social worker via the health professional or case manager caring for them.