GP practice - enrolled patients only
Carefirst Westown provides COVID-19 testing to enrolled patients only. Please call the practice for more information.
We do however offer COVID-19 vaccinations to all eligible members of the community including patients who are not enrolled with our practice.
Our purpose is to provide for, maintain and to promote happy, healthy people.
Our team is made up of GPs (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and Nurse Practitioner: Bronwen Pepperell:
CEO: Leigh Sampson
Clinical Managers: Pauline Flynn and Hayley Mitchell
Urgent Care Clinical Manager: Liz McCullough
Administration Manager: Cynette Hickin
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This practice is enrolling new patients.
Patients that are new to New Plymouth or are currently not registered with a Practice.
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Mon – Fri |
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
URGENT CARE SERVICES
Our Urgent care facility it open to everyone (even if you are not enrolled with us).
8.30am – 5pm Mon – Fri.
Visit our urgent care clinic if your are injured or unwell and need urgent medical care.
Public Holidays: Closed King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (10 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: MediCross Urgent Care & GP Clinic.
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
- Support to make decisions
- Assistance to move around
- Quiet, low sensory environment
- A longer appointment time
- More space to move around
- Wheelchair access
If you would like additional support or assistance at your vaccine appointment, you can let us know when you book your slot.