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Coleman announces new Christchurch mental health facility

Publish Date
Thu, 7 Sep 2017, 11:49AM
The Minister of Health has announced the details of a new mental health facility planned for Christchurch (Getty Images)
The Minister of Health has announced the details of a new mental health facility planned for Christchurch (Getty Images)

Coleman announces new Christchurch mental health facility

Publish Date
Thu, 7 Sep 2017, 11:49AM

The Minister of Health has announced the details of a new mental health facility planned for Christchurch

There's been an increase in people suffering mental health issues since the Canterbury Earthquakes.

Currently, many patients remain at Princess Margaret Hospital - which has been criticised by staff and patients for being in a state of disrepair.

Minister Jonathan Coleman says there is a compelling case for services to be relocated to the Hillmorton Hospital Campus.

Two options have been put forward - with the different combinations of rebuild and refurbishment costing up to $57 million.

It will be built within three years.

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