Clutha Health First Health Centre

Clutha Health First, Balclutha

Contact Details

Phone (03) 419 0500
Email general.practice@chf.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: balcgenp

Street Address

9-11 Charlotte Street
Balclutha
OTA 9230

Postal Address

PO Box 46
Balclutha 9240

Covid-19 testing

Not provided

This practice is not currently providing COVID-19 testing. Please refer to a list of other testing services available.

Description

Clutha Health First General Practice is committed to providing comprehensive quality care in General Practice to all our patients. We provide a wide range of services to the people in the Clutha District from our integrated family health centre.

We are a member of WellSouth Primary Health Network who support primary care that aims to develop and provide better health outcomes for the health of our South Otago residents and visitors.


Staff
Our practice is staffed by General Practitioners, supported by a team of Practice Nurses, an Emergency Clinician, Nurse Practitioner and Administration staff.

Doctors

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is enrolling new patients.

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

Under 14 yearsFree
14-17 years$33
18-24 years$48
25-44 years$48
45-64 years$48
65+ years$48
Community Service Card Holders
Under 14 Years Free
14 - 17 Years $13.00
Over 18 $19.50
ACC Surcharge  $33
Telephone Prescription $20
Nurse Consultation $34
Telephone Consultation $48

The following services are fully funded on your behalf, meaning there is no cost to you for these services during normal working hours.

  • Children's Vaccinations
  • Children's visits (under 14 years old)
  • Influenza vaccinations for those aged 6 months to 12 years inclusive, those aged 65 and over, and those with certain chronic illnesses. 

 If you are not enrolled at Clutha Health First General Practice, but wish to see a Doctor, additional costs apply. Please ask at the time of booking.

Hours

Mon – Sun 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
 

If urgent care is required outside of our practice hours, please phone us. Your call will be answered by a Registered Nurse at our Triage service where appropriate care will be arranged.

Weekend clinics, and clinics on Public Holidays are by appointment only which can be arranged by calling us on 4190500 and speaking to our Triage Service.

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English, Afrikaans, Dutch

Services Provided

Immunisation
Adult and Child Medical Care
Minor Accident and Injury Care
Minor Surgery
Repeat Prescriptions
Lab Results
Liquid Nitrogen
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Cervical Screening
ECG
Lung Function Test (Spirometry)
Travel Health Advice
Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Checks – Birth to Three Years
Patient Portal

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, NZ sign language interpreter, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions


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