Canterbury Dhb
New Christchurch ED observation ward cannot open due to cuts
Christchurch hospital's newly built emergency department observation ward will not be able to open because the DHB cannot staff it, according to senior ED clinicians, who say this could result in more… Audio
How will Canterbury DHB cuts impact vulnerable in community?
There are fears over looming cuts to community health and well being programs funded by Canterbury DHB, as it attempts to get itself out of a fiscal black hole, amid a leadership crisis and a… Audio
Departing nursing head on CDHB funding cuts, 'divisive' board
The outgoing Director of Nursing at Canterbury District Health Board speaks out about her departure, and the looming $16 million of funding cuts for nurses. Audio
Disarray at the Canterbury DHB, the Crown monitor responds
Crown monitor Dr Lester Levy talks to Kathryn about the crisis at the Canterbury District Health Board - with a total of seven executives, including the Chief Executive resigning in the space of two… Audio
"Adversarial" board to blame for CDHB resignations: Chief Medical Officer
Canterbury's chief medical officer and leader of the region's Covid-19 response says the adversarial and divisive approach of the board and the Crown Monitor is behind her decision to quit. Dr Sue… Audio
Woman in mental health care was close to death, family says
A Christchurch woman who is under the care of the Canterbury DHB's mental health services, has been admitted to hospital is such an emaciated state that her family fear she was days away from dying. Audio
Govt announces new mental health facilities for Christchurch
Most mental health services in Christchurch's decaying Princess Margaret Hospital will move into new purpose built facilities by 2022. Audio
Synthetic drug 'bad batch' users continue to pour into hospital
Canterbury DHB said it has had around 20 people arrive at its emergency department - some critically ill - after taking the drug. Video, Audio
Chch Hillmorton nurses assaulted at least twice a week
Acute mental health nurses at Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital are being assaulted by patients at least twice a week, and as often as once a day. Video, Audio
Debt-plagued DHB's advice to UK 'ironic'
Analysis - Canterbury's health service is under pressure to slash millions from its deficit. So why are its executives giving their British counterparts advice? RNZ Health correspondent Karen Brown re…
Suicidal people turn to community services as hospitals full
Mental health advocates in Christchurch say distressed and suicidal people are coming to them for help because they can't get into specialist hospital services. Audio
Demoted CDHB chair wants meeting to solve rift over deficit
A demoted district health board chairman is calling for a face-to-face meeting with Health Ministry managers to resolve a deepening rift. RNZ health correspondent Karen Brown says there's no clear… Audio
Canterbury DHB faces cutting services to meet MoH demands
Doctors are asking the Ministry of Health to drop its demand that Canterbury DHB begins reducing its $50 million deficit immediately, saying it can't do so without slashing services. Audio
Lack of funding for those in secure care unfair
Civil liberties lawyer, Michael Bott, is echoing the concerns of psychiatrists that the health system is failing patients with an intellectual disability who need secure care. Audio
MoH likely to be told to improve performance - Coleman
The relationship between the Ministry of Health and District Health Boards has hit rock bottom according to DHBs - with a multi milllion dollar funding bungle adding to the strain. The Minister of… Audio
Canterbury DHB ends contract with Compass after 13 years
Canterbury DHB will now manage catering services in house, which it says will save money and give it more control. Audio
Christchurch City Council pushed on drinking water safety
The Canterbury DHB has asked for assurances that shallow bores in Christchurch's north-west are safe from contamination. Video