![]() People unable to request an exemption card online can call 0800 28 29 26 and select option 2, or text 8988 Updated information about mask wearing, and how to request an exemption card can now be found here. The Exemptions Team at the Ministry of Health is now responsible for processing requests for Face Covering Communication Cards. The support person is in addition to the one permitted visitor. For example, a sign language interpreter, support person for someone with a learning disability, or someone to assist with mobility. Please let the relevant service know if you need this so they are able to accommodate your request.Īn exception will be made for people with disabilities who are in hospital or have to attend an outpatient appointment – where they need a support person to access health services. People requiring support when attending an appointment can have one support person.Children who are inpatients, one other visitor (other than a parent or caregiver) is able to visit in consultation with the nurse in charge.Parents/caregivers are able to be with their child in hospital (Except Children’s Haematology and Oncology Day patients where only one parent or caregiver is permitted, following a supervised negative RAT result).Parents/caregivers can be with their baby in NICU. ![]() Only one support person can be with each woman in the maternity ward, and one support person for maternity clinic appointments, no children are allowed to visit. Women in labour and in the birthing suite can have two support people, and women on the Maternity Ward are allowed one support person for the duration of their stay in our facilities at Christchurch Womens Hospital.People attending Christchurch ED or Ashburton AAU can have one support person with them.For whānau with an essential support role as a Partner in Care – please check with the ward’s Charge Nurse before you come to hospital to visit Exceptions can apply in some circumstances (ie more than one visitor) where a trusted whānau member provides assistance, reassurance and other support for therapeutic care or on compassionate grounds – please talk to the ward’s Charge Nurse to discuss this before you come to hospital to visit.We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as our staff work hard to protect and care for some of the most vulnerable in our community. ![]()
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