Orthotics service
The orthotics service provides a range of braces and supports from head to toe, accommodative footwear and foot supports. This service is available to all Northland residents and visitors to Northland.
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Contact us
Contact the service on
Phone: 0800 678 461 or 09 430 4101 ext 7451
Email: Orthotics@northlanddhb.org.nz
Hours and location
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm – by appointment only.
Location
Level 2
Follow signage to corridor past Laboratory and before Staff Library
Lift access via ground floor outside Outpatients
Referral information
To access this service you will require an orthotic referral from:
- your healthcare provider
- podiatrists under a community contract (due to a diabetes-related foot problem)
- medical/surgical specialists
- hospital occupational therapists, physiotherapists and podiatrists.
There will be no cost for your treatment.
Private referral
If you are referred by a private specialist, occupational therapist or physiotherapist and your condition is not covered by ACC you will need to pay for the treatment.