News Releases
Here's the latest news from WellSouth.
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Well-being approach to mental health services launches in Southern
Friday 21 August 2020News Release20 August 2020Well-being approach to mental health services launches in SouthernWellSouth introduces new mental health roles for general practiceBetter access to mental health support is on its way to the Southern region, with the introduction by WellSouth of seven new Health Improvement Practitioners in primary care. This is...
New Southern suicide prevention strategy focuses on collaboration and community
Wednesday 27 May 202025 May 2020New Southern suicide prevention strategy focuses on collaboration and communityCreating an inclusive, open and coordinated approach to suicide prevention is at the heart of the newly released Southern District Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan, 2020-2023.“Suicide, suicidal thoughts, self-harm: these are complex health and social issues – and...
COVID-19 experience shows strengths of health sector working together, says New Alliance South chair
Wednesday 27 May 202022 May 2020 COVID-19 is a test like no other for health services, and the response by health care providers in the Southern region highlights what can be achieved by working together. That’s the view of incoming Alliance South chair, Stuart Heal, who will assume the leadership role at the...
New Southern suicide prevention strategy focuses on collaboration and community
Wednesday 27 May 202025 May 2020New Southern suicide prevention strategy focuses on collaboration and communityCreating an inclusive, open and coordinated approach to suicide prevention is at the heart of the newly released Southern District Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan, 2020-2023.“Suicide, suicidal thoughts, self-harm: these are complex health and social issues – and...
COVID-19 experience shows strengths of health sector working together, says New Alliance South chair
Wednesday 27 May 202022 May 2020 COVID-19 is a test like no other for health services, and the response by health care providers in the Southern region highlights what can be achieved by working together. That’s the view of incoming Alliance South chair, Stuart Heal, who will assume the leadership role at the...
10,000 Covid-19 swabs done in the community in Southern region Info
Thursday 07 May 2020News Release 06 May 2020WellSouth PHO and general practice teams in the Southern region are today celebrating a major milestone in the fight against COVID-19, having surpassed more than 10,000 tests completed in the community.Approximately half of tests (10,401 as of 1pm today) are done in general practices and half...
10,000 Covid-19 swabs done in the community in Southern region Info
Thursday 07 May 2020News Release 06 May 2020WellSouth PHO and general practice teams in the Southern region are today celebrating a major milestone in the fight against COVID-19, having surpassed more than 10,000 tests completed in the community.Approximately half of tests (10,401 as of 1pm today) are done in general practices and half...
WellSouth clinicians take up telehealth for mental health service during COVID-19 outbreak
Tuesday 21 April 2020WellSouth’s mental health services have quickly adjusted to the world of COVID-19 and self isolation – continuing to support patients by providing consultations by phone and video.Brief Intervention Service provides short-term counselling to clients with mild to moderate mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. BIS clinicians ordinarily see patients...
WellSouth clinicians take up telehealth for mental health service during COVID-19 outbreak
Tuesday 21 April 2020WellSouth’s mental health services have quickly adjusted to the world of COVID-19 and self isolation – continuing to support patients by providing consultations by phone and video.Brief Intervention Service provides short-term counselling to clients with mild to moderate mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. BIS clinicians ordinarily see patients...
Where to get tested for COVID-19
Thursday 16 April 2020COVID-19 TESTING IN SOUTHERN
Have symptoms? Need a COVID-19 test? Call your GP or 0800 VIRUS19 (0800 847 8719) to get tested.
COVID-19 testing is free of charge.
0800 VIRUS 19 Call Centre
Our call centre can refer you for testing.
Operating Hours:
9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday 9am to 12noon, Weekends
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