Update on Canterbury Plunket Services

Update on Canterbury Plunket Services following Earthquake


As a result of Saturday morning’s earthquake there will be no local Plunket services in Christchurch or the surrounding Canterbury region on Monday 6 September or Tuesday 7 September 2010. Plunket hopes to be able to resume its normal services to local communities across the Canterbury region as quickly as possible.

For more information please check the Plunket website at www.plunket.org.nz

PlunketLine is continuing to operate as normal. If you urgently need advice from Plunket please call PlunketLine on 0800 933 922, or if your baby is unwell please call HealthLine on 0800 611 116. We are anticipating a higher number of calls than normal following Saturday morning’s earthquake, so call waiting times may be a little longer than usual.

Children might be feeling unsure, anxious or scared after the earthquake and the events following it. Plunket encourages parents to be patient and reassuring with children, who may have questions about the events.

Some families might be unable to live in their home or might have other people staying with them, and routines for children may therefore be disrupted. Whether they want to talk about the earthquake or not, the most important thing is to ensure children are safe and feeling loved and reassured – extra cuddles recommended for everyone!

ENDS