Easter 2023 – Services Update And Fees Review

Staff Update

Dr Rachel is back at work after the birth of her and Dr Norm’s beautiful new baby girl last year. Dr Andrea is also back at work following her successful spinal surgery last year. Dr Siobhan (our locum for Dr Rachel’s maternity leave) has joined our team. We are delighted as she is a very experienced, compassionate and thorough doctor. The rest of our team is unchanged.

Other Services Update

Flu vaccines are available from 1st April. Please call reception to book into our flu vaccine clinics. Please see eligibility for funded flu vaccines this year. Of note, all children 6mnths to 12 years can have a free flu vaccine this year.
The fee for a non-funded flu vaccine is $45.

Our portal remains open for appointment bookings in person or on the phone.

We anticipate high demand for services over winter, please understand we will do our best to help everyone.

Ministry of Health still requires us and all patients to wear masks inside the practice.

Fees Review

We have reviewed our fees in light of rising costs. From Tuesday, 11 April the following fees will apply (we will update our website with the new fees on the Easter weekend):

• Fee for enrolled adult medical and ACC consultations will be $64 ($19.50 with Community Services Card).
• Children 13 and under remain free. Fee for enrolled children (14 and over) medical and ACC consultations will be $54 ($13 with Community Services Card).
• Prescription fees increase to $29 ($13 with Community Services Card). This is a same-day service during normal business hours.
  If a blood test and review of results is required at the time of a prescription request, the fee will be $40 ($19.50 with Community Services Card)