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Christmas Newsletter 2025

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Update about 12 month prescriptions

Changes to prescribing lengths (RNZCGP November 2025)What is changing and when?From early 2026, GPs will be able to prescribe some medicines for up to 12 months, instead of the current three. This national change aims to make it easier for people to access their regular medicines – especially if they live rurally or find it hard to get appointments.Does this mean I’ll automatically get a 12-month prescription?Not necessarily because every person’s health is different. It depends on your he...

Measles vaccination

With concerns about the spread of measles in our community, you will need to have a think about whether or not you will require a measles vaccination.The government has widened eligibility so for those aged 12 months and over who require vaccination can have this free. You can check with the information below.The following is advice from the Immunisation Advisory Centre.‍70 years or older: People aged in their 70s and older do not need an MMR vaccineMid-50s and 60s: People aged in their mid-50...

Frequently asked questions

Are you accepting new patients?Yes, we are, though Dr. Wilson is not.What can I do if there are no appointments available today?While we generally have doctor appointments available on the day, sometimes staff leave, sickness can cause longer waiting times. You can ask to be placed on a cancellation list at the practice, and we will do our best to fit you in on the day. Otherwise, you can call CareHQ (online GP appointments are free for Southern Cross members between 7 am -7 pm via the MySouther...

Appointment reminders by email

March 2025. Appointment reminders will now be sent by email....

Flu vaccines have now arrived. You can book online now or call us.

Other vaccines that can be opportunistically given at the same time include:the shingles vaccine (funded in your 65th year otherwise cost is $355 per shot -2 are required -this includes the nurse administration fee),the COVID vaccine (if it has been >6 months since your last infection/vaccination),the tetanus vaccine (if > 10 years since your last vaccination - funded in the 45th and 65th year). $72 (includes the nurse administration fee)the pneumonia vaccine (Prevenar13 and Pneumovax23) w...

Your Results

You are encouraged to access the patient portal for your results from your doctor.Please register by completing the MYINDICI patient portal consent form.Only significantly abnormal results will be informed directly, otherwise, you can call the nurse or healthcare assistant for your results. Click here to register for MYINDICI....

Newsletter - Dec 2024

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Cervical Screening

Cervical screening options - from September 2023 there are now two screening options to make it easier.Click here for information....

Patient Portal

If you are a registered patient you are now able to access your results 24/7 via the 'Patient Portal' link....

Doctors - update

Dr Vallings retired at the end of January 2022....

Newsletter - May 2020

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