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HNE Health

Singleton Hospital

Health Service Manager

Nicola Churms

Address

Dangar Rd
Singleton NSW 2330

Postal
PO Box 10
Singleton NSW 2330

Contact Details

Telephone: 6571 9222

Visiting Hours

Open, however, obstetrics and special care patient rest period is from 1.30pm-3pm.

Parking

Ample parking near all facilities at no cost. Drop off points near emergency department, community health, specialist clinics, imaging and pathology.

Services

Having a Baby

Imaging Services

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Imaging Services HI and HIG CT, U/S Business Hours
​ ​ Xray ​24/7

General Surgery

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
General Surgery General Endoscopes, LSCS, lesion removals, vasectomies, hernia repairs, laprascopic cholecystectomy, appendicetomy, carpal tunnels, temporal artery biopsy, lumpectomy and auxillairy node biosy, flexible sigmoidoscopies, banding of haemorrhiods 3 days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
​ ​Gynaecology Pelvic floor repair, Hysterotomy Hysteroscopy D& C diagnostic laparosopies, LSCS, laprascopic sterilisation,  insertion and removal of IUD, LLETZ, Diathermy leisons, endometrial ablasions, Bartholins cyst, vulval lesions Once every 8 weeks - Friday

Orthopaedics

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Orthopaedics General
  • ACL Meniscus repair Excision of ganglion
  • Release of trigger finger
  • Plantar fasciectomy
  • Dupytrens contracture
  • Repair of rotator cuff
  • Repair of tendon
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Excision of exostosis of bones of foot
  • Removal of pins, screws or wires
  • Amputation of digits
  • Acromioplasty
  • Menisectomy (arthroscopic)
  • Manipulation or mobilising of joints
  • Fasciotomy
  • Internal fixation of fracture
  • Patellectomy
  • Repair of internal ligaments of knee
  • Primary repair of nail in nail bed
  • Removal of foreign from subcutaneous tissue
  • Incision and drainage of abscess
  • Closed reduction
  • Arthroscopic washout
  • Fusion of NTP joints – arthrodesis toe
 3 days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Paediatrics

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Paediatrics Emergency, Medical ED presentations 24/7

Emergency

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Emergency Paediatric Specialist out reach clinic All emergency presentations for management, stabilisation and/or transfer to definitive care

Maternity

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Maternity & Newborn Services Antenatal  Shared care Antenatal booking-in service and referral to high risk units  2 days per week
​ ​Antenatal classes ​Preparation for labour, birth, breastfeeding and parenting ​Scheduled 4 week sessions throughout the year
​ ​Labour and Birthing
  • ​Birth from 37/40
  • Instrumental birth
  • Vaginal birth after LSCS
  • LSCS
 ​24/7 with  six GP Obstetrics coverage
​ ​Post natal care
  • ​Post natal care after birth
  • Lactation and breast feeding support
 ​24/7
​ ​Newborn care
  • ​Immediate care of newborn
  • Short term care
  • Short term care of simple new born problems
  • Resuscitation and stabilisation of newborn for transfer
  • Short term nasogastric tube feeding
  • Phototherapy
 ​24/7
​ ​Breast feeding classes ​ ​6 one off classes throughout the year
​ ​Early Childhood nurses ​UVHV ​
​ ​Aboriginal Mothers and Infants health Service ​ ​

Visiting Services - Acute

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Visiting Services - Acute Paediatric - Out reach Specialist Outpatient assessments and treatments Once per week throughout year
​ ​Colposcopy clinic ​Outpatient  colposcopy ​ as scheduled
​ ​Cardiology ​Outpatient assessments and treatments ​monthly
​ ​Drug and Alcohol ​ ​weekly
​ ​Pace maker Clinic ​review and educate ​monthly
​ ​CAMHS ​ ​3 days per week
​ ​Podiatry and footcare ​ Fortnightly​
​ ​Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation ​Exercise group ​Set group dates
​ ​Respiratory and sleep ​out patient appointments ​2 weekly
​ ​Hearing ​Audio assessments ​By appointment
​ ​Fracture clinic - TMH ​telehealth ​As required
​ ​Orthopaedic ​outpatient ​monthly

Occupational Therapy

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Occupational Therapy Paediatrics Direct Referral Mon-Fri 8am - 4.30pm
​ ​Adult Inpatients ​Referral through EPJB ​
​ ​Adult Community ​Direct referral or though My Aged Care for Over 65 or Aboriginal  Torres Strait Islander over 50 ​

Social Work

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Social Work   Inpatient support Monday - Friday
​ ​ ​Outpatient appointments ​Monday - Friday
​ ​Hospital Social Work ​Referral through EPJB ​​Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm
​ ​Community Social Work  as needed ​Direct referral or through My Aged Care for over 65 or Aboriginal Torres Starit Islander over 50 ​Monday - Friday from 8am to 4.30pm
​ ​​Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (AHLO) 0.6 FTE ​​The AHLO is employed to ensure that any person who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) is able to access culturally appropriate care whilst in hospital ​Monday - Friday from 8am to 4.30pm.

Speech Pathology

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Speech Pathology Inpatient / out patient adult dysphagia, communication and voice Referral through EPJB Monday to Friday
​ ​Assessment and intervention for children and adults with communication, swallowing or voice difficulties ​Referral through Lower Hunter Intake Phone: 49312003 ​Monday to Friday

Physiotherapy

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Physio Fracture/Orthopaedic Telehealth - Fractures and orthopaedic presentations Referrals managed through Maitland Hospital Fracture Clinic As required
​ ​General outpatient service ​Health practitioner referral required ​Mon-Fri
​ In-reach services to hospital inpatients​ ​Referral through EPJB ​Mon-Friday Various times
​ ​Falls prevention group ​Health practitioner referral required ​

Dietetics

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Dietetics Inpatient Referral through EPJB Monday - Friday
​ ​Outpatients - Generalist ​Direct referral or though My Aged Care for Over 65 or Aboriginal  Torres Strait Islander over 50 ​Monday - Friday

Pathology

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Pathology Collection Specimen collection Collection of blood 6 days per week - Mon -Sat, 8.30am - 1pm
​ ​ ​Collection of other specimens ​

Dialysis

Specialty​Sub-SpecialtiesProceduresAvailability
Renal Dialysis Nephrology Stream satellite unit 6 Patients  three times week Mon- Wed Fri at capacity