A comprehensive alphabetical list of Canterbury District Health Board services.

Services A - Z

    Facilities Development Project

    Over the next five years, Canterbury health facilities will undergo a $1 billion redevelopment withnew buildings at Burwood and Christchurch Hospitals, and Christchurch Outpatients.

    Also listed as It's All Happening

    Facilities Development Project

    Over the next five years, Canterbury health facilities will undergo a $1 billion redevelopment withnew buildings at Burwood and Christchurch Hospitals, and Christchurch Outpatients.

    Also listed as It's All Happening

    Family Carer Policy

    The following policies have been approved by Canterbury DHB

    Also listed as Policies for health consumers, Paid Family Carer Policy, Carer Policy

    Family Doctors (General Practitioners)

    Except in a medical emergency (when you should call 111), you should see your family doctor also known as your general practitioner or practice nurse at your local general practice about the primary health care of you and your family.

    Also listed as Care around the clock, General Practitioners (GPs), Primary Health Organisations, Christchurch Primary Health Organisation, Pegasus Health, Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation, After hours medical care for children under 13, Findadoctor

    Findadoctor

    Except in a medical emergency (when you should call 111), you should see your family doctor also known as your general practitioner or practice nurse at your local general practice about the primary health care of you and your family.

    Also listed as Family Doctors (General Practitioners), Care around the clock, General Practitioners (GPs), Primary Health Organisations, Christchurch Primary Health Organisation, Pegasus Health, Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation, After hours medical care for children under 13

    Foreign nationals and qualification for healthcare in NZ

    Some people in New Zealand don’t qualify to have these services paid for by the New Zealand Government and are required to pay for their healthcare.

    Also listed as Eligibility for publicly funded health services, Translator service for non NZ residents

    Forensic Service

    The Forensic Service provides assessment and treatment for people that have acted violently in the context of mental disorder, or who may be at risk of doing so. The service also caters for prisoners requiring inpatient treatment.

    Free health resources

    The Community Health Information Centre provides free health resources within the Community and Public Health region.

    Also listed as Community Health Information Centre, Pamphlets and posters

    Free Public Wi-Fi

    From October 2014 free public wi-fi internet access is ​available in many Canterbury DHB hospitals, find out how to access the free wi-fi service...

    Also listed as Wi-fi available in hospitals

    Friends and family

    Information for visitors, including visiting hours and contact numbers for patient enquiries.

    Also listed as Visitors and Family, Visiting hours, Patient enquiries, Business visitors, Relatives and friends, Contact numbers

Page last reviewed: 13 September 2013