Accessing services over Christmas

Pegasus Health corporate offices close between 23 December and 10 January. However, access to urgent services will be available during this time.

24 Hour Surgery stays open throughout.

 

PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY WORKERS (PCWS)

There will be a PCW available, except for the statutory holidays, to contact for information. The number to call is 021 906 926. If you have an urgent
health issue, please contact the 24 Hour Surgery, 401 Madras Street Christchurch, ph 03 365 7777.

MENTAL HEALTH TEAM

The Brief Intervention Service will be closed from 24 December and re-opening 10 January. Referrals received during the closure period will be triaged on 10 January.

Call or text 1737 24 hours a day to talk or text with a trained counsellor. Free online support is also available via Just a Thought or Small Steps. For urgent mental health support, contact Crisis Resolution on 0800 920 092.

HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PRACTITIONERS AND HEALTH COACHES

If your practice has access to a Health Improvement Practitioner and a Health Coach, this support will continue to be accessible over the closure period.

HERE TOITŪ SERVICE

This service will be closed from 23 December 2021 to 7 January 2022.
Health Navigators have advised their clients of their leave plans and the team phone and email will not be operating during the closure period. Referrals will be picked up from 10 January 2022.

Read the full December newsletter.