February 28, 2019
Green light for Ōtautahi mental health refresh
Ōtautahi is set to get a new specialist mental health facility.
The $79 million complex at Canterbury DHB's Hillmorton campus will include services currently housed at the Princess Margaret Hospital, including services for mothers and babies, as well as child, adolescent and family inpatient services and adults with high and complex needs.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says mental health is a priority for the Government since day one, which means ensuring there are quality facilities that reflect modern methods of care and physical environments that support people's treatment and recovery.
Health Minister David Clark says the need to better support mental health and wellbeing has been particularly evident in Canterbury as people live day-to-day with the legacy of earthquakes.
He says the current facilities at Princess Margaret are tired and far from ideal.
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