Tuapeka Community Health (TCH) is a community-owned medical centre, rest home and health service provider in Lawrence. Our dedicated staff are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and improving the health and well-being of the people in our community. Our vision is to promote, protect and improve the health and well-being of our community. Together, we are enhancing the standards of rural healthcare.
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Tuapeka Community Health
43 Whitehaven Street, Lawrence
Contact Details
Phone (03) 485 9050
Email office@tuapekahealth.nz
Healthlink EDI: lawrncmc
Street Address
43 Whitehaven Street
Lawrence
Otago 9532
Description
Staff
Tuapeka Community Health - Medical Centre, Rest Home & Community Health Services
Manager: Allana Wallis
Our clinical team is made up of our GP Dr. Ben Carpenter (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
Registered Nurses: Konica Ponsonby, Bri Clulee, Emma Wightman, and Terri Martin.
Health Care Assistant: Tiriti Kenny.
Receptionists: Adele Cotton and Melinda Cummings.
Doctors
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Dr Benjamin Carpenter
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Age Range | Without CSC | With CSC |
|---|---|---|
| Under 6 years | Free | Free |
| 6 to 13 years | Free | Free |
| 14 to 17 years | $45.00 | $13.50 |
| 18 to 24 years | $60.00 | $20.00 |
| 25 to 44 years | $60.00 | $20.00 |
| 45 to 64 years | $60.00 | $20.00 |
| 65+ years | $60.00 | $20.00 |
- The fees quoted above relate to patients enrolled with Tuapeka Community Health only.
- The payable fee relates to a standard 15-minute consultation during normal working hours.
- If the duration of the consultation is greater than 15 minutes, an extended consultation fee will apply.
Casual Patient Consultations (with GP or NP)
| Age Group | Patient Co-payment |
| Under 14 Years | $45.00 |
| 14+ Years | $120.00 |
| Community Services Card Holders 14+ Years | $80.00 |
- The fees quoted above relate to patients who utilise the services of Tuapeka Community Health on a casual basis and/or are registered with a medical practice elsewhere.
- The fee payable relates to a standard 15-minute consultation during normal working hours.
- If the duration of the consultation is greater than 15 minutes, an extended consultation fee will apply.
ACC Charges (with GP or NP)
| Age Group | Patient Co-payment |
| Under 14 Years | Free |
| 14+ Years | $30.00 |
| Community Services Card Holders 18+ Years | $20.00 |
- The fees quoted above relate to any consultations covered by ACC
- You do not have to be enrolled with Tuapeka Community Health to access services funded by ACC. Therefore, the fees above relate to everyone.
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
| Mon – Wed | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm and Thursday 8:30am to 1pm & Late Night Clinic 3pm to 7:30pm (the medical centre is closed every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm).
If you phone (03) 485 9050 outside of these hours, your call will be answered by Ka Ora Telecare, who will direct you to the most appropriate after-hours care.
After hours: We partner with Ka Ora Telecare to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.
Ka Ora Telecare is available weekdays from 5pm to 8.30am and 24/7 weekends/public holidays.
Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment or call Ka Ora on 0800 252 672.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Open 24 Dec (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM). Closed 25 Dec — 7 Jan. Open 8 Jan — 9 Jan.
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Dunedin Urgent Doctors & Accident Centre.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Online Booking URL
Region
Dunedin - South Otago
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/tuapeka-community-health/