P O Box 370 Pietermaritzburg 3200
1 Devonshire Road Pietermaritzburg
Tel +27 (0) 33 345 4221
Fax +27 (0) 33 345 5730
Email therisa.pitout@kznhealth.gov.za
60% of patients admitted are State Presidential Patients
Admitting three types of clients namely:
- Chronic high functioning patients –Patients that are admitted permanently, they stay for 15+ years
- State patients – Patients are admitted for +10 years and then go for trial at court
- Observation cases - Awaiting trial prisoners are admitted assessment by our specialized doctors for not more than 30 days
Authorized beds = 450 Usable beds = 370
Mission statement
Our aim is to provide the best possible psychiatric service for our service
users
Vision
To achieve optimal Psychiatric Health status for all persons in KwaZulu-Natal in
keeping with Provincial Health Departments Vision.
Core Values
*Trust built on truth, integrity and reconciliation
*Open communication
*Transparency and consultation
*Commitment to performance
*Courage to learn, change and innovate
Directions to Fort Napier Hospital
From the City of Pietermaritzburg take Loop / Jabu Ndlovu Street on the
last robot turn left on Mabida /Edendale road – Turn right on the first
robot, drive under the railway bridge for about + 150m then turn right
to Fort Napier Hospital
Fort Napier Newsletter June 2010
Fort Napier Hospital Outreach at Hayfields Mall May 2009
Fort Napier Therapy Services Fort Napier Hospital Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Fort Napier Hospital : Client Satisfaction Survey June 2008 Mental Health Awareness Day at Fort Napier
Get a reasonable car wash
Carpentry projects
Crafts and Handiwork done by female therapy and activity centre
Vegetable garden
