Eating Disorder Services available in New Zealand
There are three Eating Disorder Services located in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, funded by the public health system. Where you live and which District Health Board you are under will determine which Eating Disorder service you can access.
Auckland Eating Disorder Services
Out Patient Care
The Eating Disorder Services in Auckland is a regional service covering the Auckland, Waitemata, Counties Manakau and Northern Health boards. It is an outpatient facility only, operating out of Greenlane hospital, Greenlane, Auckland. (See "Resources"). The Eating Disorder Service has a waiting list so the sooner you get on the waiting list the better. Referrals to EDS must be from your GP, Community Mental Health Centre or Hospital. They provide a package of services including individual therapy for the sufferer, family therapy for the sufferer and their family, nutrition advice from a dietician and advice for meal planning and medical consultation. The Eating Disorder Services programme is coordinated and it is very much a team approach to wellness. All the practitioners have regular meetings so the team works together devising strategies that will assist your child. For younger sufferers the Maudsley approach is used.
The Auckland Eating Disorder Service does not offer any inpatient facilities.
Auckland Eating Disorder Services
Level 2 Building 14
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Greenlane
Auckland
Phone 09 623 4650
In Patient Care
-For under 16 year olds if your child is medically compromised, they will most likely admit him/her to Starship hospital. The Starship also has four beds dedicated to patients with an eating disorder and provides intense specialist treatment. Patients stay at the Starship until they are able to participate in the outpatient programme at EDS.
-For over 16year olds no inpatient care exists in Auckland for people with eating disorders. They will be admitted to a general medical ward at an Auckland Hospital if they need to be medically stabilised. The only option for Specialist inpatient care currently available is an admission to Wesley Hospital Sydney. Some people with long term serious eating disorders have been sent to Ashburn Private Clinic, Dunedin. All inpatient care is paid for by the District Health Board.
Wellington Eating Disorder Service
The Central Region Eating Disorder Service is a community based organisation, operated by the Hutt Valley District Health Board.
- They provide a wide range of treatment and support services for people with eating disorders, from dietetic support right thought to residential care.
- They provide information and support for family members and friends
- That provide consultation, liaison and training for health and helping professionals
- They provide an education and prevention programme for schools and community groups.
Eating Disorder Services Wellington
P O Box 13 807
Johnsonville
Wellington
Phone 04 478 6674
Email: info@eatingdisorders.org.nz
Website: www.eatingdisorders.org.nz
South Island Eating Disorder Services
The South Island Eating Disorders Service is part of the Canterbury District Health Board Specialist Psychiatric Service and is located at The Princess Margaret Hospital, Christchurch. They also provide treatment, consultation and liaison to the Mental Health Services of the other South Island District Health Boards.
The Eating Disorders Service is made up of a six-bed Inpatient Service and an Outpatient Service. In both cases treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary team, which consists of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Registrar, Social Workers, Dietician, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapist, Nurses, Physiotherapist and Secretary.
Christchurch Eating Disorders Service
The Princess Margaret Hospital
Cashmere Road
Christchurch
Phone: (03) 337 7707
Fax: (03) 337 7789
Email: eds@cdhb.govt.nz
