Darfield emergency care

Darfield Hospital does not have an emergency department. In a medical emergency, call 111 and ask for an ambulance.

If you are not sure how serious the problem is, call Healthline at any time for advice on 0800 611 116

The nearest emergency department to Darfield Hospital is at:

Christchurch Hospital (internal link)


After hours and urgent medical centres

If your health emergency is not life threatening, but you cannot wait for an appointment with your usual doctor or healthcare provider, go to an after hours or urgent medical centre. They can help you with things like bad cuts, sprains or breaks, minor head injuries, or if you are feeling really sick. You do not need an appointment but might have to wait.

The closest after hours medical centres to Darfield are in Christchurch. There are pharmacies with extended hours next to each Christchurch after hours clinic.

Christchurch pharmacies — Healthpoint (external link)

401 Madras Street
Christchurch
Entrance on the left just before Bealey Avenue

Phone: 03 365 7777

Open 8am to 8pm every day.

4 Yaldhurst Road
Church Corner
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch

Phone: 03 343 3661


Contact information

To contact Darfield Hospital, phone: 03 318 8503

How to get to Darfield Hospital

Darfield Hospital is at:

31 Mathias St
Darfield 7510

Parking information

There is mobility parking and standard parking for patients onsite, and visitor parking is available on Mathias Street.


Darfield Hospital facilities

Darfield Hospital provides:

  • hot drinks
  • laundry and dry cleaning
  • library service facilitated by the Friends of Ashburton Hospital
  • mail
  • meals on wheels
  • newspapers
  • shopping and outings if asked for
  • free Wi-Fi.

Patient and visitor information

You should not come to our facilities as a visitor or support person if you are unwell. We encourage you to:

  • wear a surgical or medical mask when visiting
  • clean your hands with the alcohol-based hand gel we provide.

Darfield Hospital feedback

How was the care you or your whānau received at our healthcare providers in Canterbury? We welcome feedback, compliments or complaints to help us get things right.

Phone: 03 364 0843
Email: 

Canterbury feedback form

If you have a problem you want sorted straight away, talk with the staff caring for you or ask to speak with a manager in that area.