Barraba says it’s missing out on health worker housing while Armidale gets a $200 million upgrade. The local MP wants that to change.
Hunter New England Local Health District
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, NSW Politics, Wee Waa
Wee Waa Health Service extends opening hours after years of lobbying
Wee Waa Health Service is extending its hours to 7am to 10pm from October, more than three years after a staffing crunch forced them back. But the fight for a full emergency department isn’t over yet.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Inverell
New doctors hired for Armidale and Inverell hospitals
Twelve new specialists are finally on their way to Armidale and Inverell hospitals, but long term staff shortages in the region are far from solved.
Posted inGunnedah, Health
Council seeks direct talks with HNELHD over Gunnedah Hospital helipad
Gunnedah Shire Council is urging Hunter New England Local Health District to meet locally and reinstate the hospital helipad for emergency retrievals.
Posted inMental Health, Tamworth
New mental health unit a ‘game changer’ for Tamworth region
Tamworth’s new purpose-built mental health unit is open, with 37 beds, a specialist adolescent service and artwork from 12 regional artists. Advocates say it’s been a decade in the making.
Posted inHealth, Local News, NSW News, NSW Politics
New England hospitals to share in $400m maintenance blitz
A $400 million hospital maintenance blitz is coming to the New England — but with Moree’s redevelopment taking shape and Glen Innes still waiting for answers, the bigger picture is far from settled.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Moree health worker assaulted leaving work
A front line health worker has been assaulted while leaving work at Moree Hospital on Thursday night.
Posted inHealth, Money, NSW Politics
Patients expected to fund own travel as fuel crisis exacerbates gaps in system
NSW Health are not providing any additional support for patients to manage the cost of accessing health care despite high fuel prices.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Moree
Fears for our nurses as incentives slashed
Fears are growing across the Northern Tablelands that the region’s already struggling hospitals could lose even more staff, after Hunter New England Health confirmed financial incentives for some nurses will be cut.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Applications open for 5th round of Allied Health Rural Generalist Program
Graduate and early career allied health clinicians are encouraged to apply for a unique rural rotation opportunity in Hunter New England Local Health District.