New carer support program announced
Around 37,000 Central Coast carers stand to benefit from a $550M Federal Government support package being delivered through Carer Gateway. While funding for the reform was first announced in 2018,…
Health
Cancer patients more vulnerable to COVID-19
Central Coast cancer patients have added their voices to a local doctor’s campaign supporting the NSW Government’s and NSW Health’s calls for communities to do right by their most vulnerable…
Temporary accommodation available for frontline health staff
Doctors, nurses and other frontline staff attached to the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) will soon have additional peace of mind that their jobs aren’t putting their own family’s…
Local nurses forced to apply for JobSeeker
Central Coast Local Health District has hit back at claims by Labor MPs that local nurses are being forced to apply for the Centrelink JobSeeker payment as the health district…
Contrary to early announcements, Tuggerah Lakes Private is open and operational
Tuggerah Lakes Private (TLP) Hospital is not closed and staff remain ready and willing to help the Central Coast Local Health District support the people of the former Wyong Shire…
Hospital emergency patients asked to arrive solo
Central Coast Local Health District has made changes to its visiting arrangements at Emergency Departments (ED) as it battles the spread of COVID-19. Anyone who presents at Wyong or Gosford…
Central Coast appears to have reached its COVID-19 peak
As an LGA, the Central Coast appears to have reached its COVID-19 peak, but Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, is calling on all residents to remain vigilant….
Free parking for Gosford Hospital staff during pandemic
Gosford Hospital staff can now park in the hospital’s public car parks for free, as the NSW Government works to ease the burden on frontline workers during the pandemic. Premier…
Help us to help you
Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) have issued a simple message to the Central Coast community: help us to help you. NSWNMA General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said…
Shadow Health Minister calls for more COVID-19 testing on the Coast
The State Opposition is calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand testing to everyone reporting COVID-19 symptoms on the Central Coast, with the region reporting the fifth highest number…
Health workers to receive free parking during COVID-19 crisis
The Ministry of Health is negotiating with private car park operators at NSW public hospitals to ensure staff are able to access these car parks at no cost to their…
London paramedic warns of complacency
Paramedic and Critical Care Nurse, Trent Ramsay of Woy Woy, has warned Central Coast residents to remain vigilant in maintaining social distancing despite some reports that the coronavirus curve is…
Gosford Hospital Coronavirus outbreak contained
[April 9, 2020] Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD has identified 12 linked COVID-19 cases as six healthcare workers from a Gosford Hospital inpatient unit tested positive to COVID-19. All…
On the front line in the battle against COVID-19
Central Coast paramedics are feeling the strain in their role as front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Australian Paramedics Association State President, Chris Kastelan, who has been stationed on the…
Licence reprieve for over 75s
To ease the burden on the health system and protect vulnerable people, Transport for NSW has deferred the need for drivers over the age of 75 to undertake a medical…
McBride welcomes mental health package
Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a package to address the mental health needs of Australians during…
Current intensive care capacity to be doubled
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Dr Andrew Montague, says that steps are being taken to ensure that the District’s Intensive Care Units (ICU) are prepared for the event…
Residents urged to support others
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has urged residents to support others in the community, particularly the aged, as increased isolation due to the coronavirus threatens the mental health of many….
Woy Woy Hospital changes visiting hours
Woy Woy Hospital has changed its visiting hours, as part of precautions against coronavirus. Central Coast Local Health District chief executive Dr Andrew Montague said visiting hours had been reduced…
Health fund premiums may be waived
Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) Chief Executive, Dr Rachel David, said Central Coast residents who are health fund members that are experiencing financial distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,…