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Newstalk ZB
April 19 2007; 14:04

Porirua mental health worker suspended

 

A staff member at a Porirua mental health unit has been suspended over allegations they assaulted a patient.

The Haumietiketike unit is for intellectually disabled people needing specialist treatment.

Capital and Coast District Health Board has confirmed a staff member has been stood down and it is investigating an allegation of assault on a male patient.