Inpatients
If you have been admitted to Wairarapa Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation ward you will be cared for by a team of:
- doctors
- nurses and nurse specialists
- occupational therapists
- social workers
- dietitians
- speech-language therapists
- Māori health support workers.
The team is on duty 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Outpatients
An older persons (geriatrics) clinic is available in the community where you can be seen at home.
Visits are on Thursday afternoons, except for the first Thursday of the month.
Health recovery
Health recovery is an option for non-ACC patients who have been approved for a 3 to 7 day convalescent stay in a residential home. Approval requires a needs assessment coordinated by FOCUS.
FOCUS Needs Assessment Service coordination agency
The health recovery service is for patients who need a bit more time to recover before going home.
Stroke recovery
After a stroke, a team called Allied Health will help you on the road to recovery. The team of specialists includes:
- physiotherapists
- dietitians
- occupational therapists
- social workers
- speech-language therapists.
The allied health team will assess all aspects of your health, from swallowing and managing foods and fluids, through to physiotherapy to recover mobility (walking).
Occupational therapists will assess you cognitively (mentally) and physically.They will check your home to see if you need mobility access, like ramps and handrails.
Community Stroke Navigators from Stroke Foundation NZ can support and advise stroke patients and their families.
Find your local Community Stroke Navigators (Kaiārahi)
Stroke