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Tamworth Hospital
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Outpatient clinics link the New England with specialist tertiary hospitals in Newcastle and Sydney.
Tamworth Community Health Centre is located in Johnson House adjacent to Tamworth Base Hospital, providing access to a range of community based health services. These include:
• Child and Family Health services, including Aboriginal Mother and Babies Service, a Child Development Service and a Family Care Cottage.
• Therapy and support services, including Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Workers and Speech Pathology.
• Community Nursing, Continence Advisor, Diabetic Services, Hearing Services, Aged Care Assessment Team, Alcohol & Other Drugs Service, Palliative Care, Podiatry, Respiratory Services, Sexual Health, Women's Health, Primary Health staff for surrounding communities.
Hours of Operation:
Tamworth Hospital operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
Community Health service operates 8:00am to 5:00pm weekdays. Community nursing is available after hours and weekends. The Sexual Assault Service offers a 24 hour crisis service.
Visiting Hours:
General visiting hours - 11:00am - 8:30pm. With the exception of the following rest periods:
ICU - 2:00pm - 4:00pm and Ward 9 (Maternity) - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parking:
Public parking is available at the front and back of the hospital, with access off Dean Street and Ring Road. Disabled parking is also available throughout the hospital area.
Disabled Access:
Disabled access is available from the Emergency Department and from the Ring Road car park.
Address:
Tamworth Hospital
Dean Street Tamworth NSW 2348
Locked Mail Bag 9783, Tamworth NEMSC NSW 2348
Tamworth Community Health Centre
Johnston House, Johnston Street, Tamworth NSW 2340
Locked Bag 9783, NEMSC NSW 2348.
Main Contact Numbers:
Tamworth Hospital
Telephone number: (02) 6767 7700
Fax number: (02) 6766 1027
Emergency Department: (02) 6767 7435
Banksia Mental Health Unit: (02) 6767 7870
Tamworth Community Health Centre
Telephone number: (02) 6767 8100
Fax number: (02) 6766 3967
Tamworth Community Mental Health Team (See also: Mental Health Promotion & Prevention Service)
Telephone number: (02) 6767 7910
Relatives Accommodation:
Rotary Units are available.
Auxiliary services and Volunteers:
A United Hospital Auxiliary provides kiosk service and fundraising activities. A strong volunteer service provides support services in hydrotherapy pool, palliative care and across all ward areas. For further information contact (02) 6767 7075.
Site map
A site map detailing bus stops, parking, main entry and traffic flow is available to make it easier to find your way around Tamworth Hospital.
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