Ka Ora Telecare provides after hours telehealth consults for Rural communities
At Ka Ora Telecare, we strive to understand the unique healthcare needs of rural communities across Aotearoa. Our mission is to support Rural primary care; as an extension of your local healthcare provider. We are here to bridge the gap during after-hours care.
With Ka Ora, you can easily access a same-day phone or video consultation with our dedicated Telehealth team. Our services are available from 5pm to 8am on weekdays and are accessible round the clock on weekends and public holidays.
You can access our General Practice, After Hour and Emergency Care telehealth services if you:
- Are enrolled with a Rural Medical Practice or
- Live in a rural area, or are currently visiting a rural area.
Ka Ora Telecare is a combined service of Practice Plus, Emergency Consult and Reach Aotearoa.
Our Team consists of:
- Kaiāwhina (Care Navigators)
- Nurses
- General Practice Doctors and Nurse Practitioners – on Evening 5pm to 10pm (starting 8am on Weekends and Public Holidays)
- Emergency Doctors – on Overnight 10pm to 8am
- Support Staff
The Healthcare team will assess you and provide you with advice, alongside any management you may require including prescriptions, requesting of tests and medical certificates.
Ka Ora Telecare works alongside your enrolled General Practice team to provide after hours care.
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This practice is not currently enrolling new patients.
At Ka Ora, we offer you free access to kaiawhina (care navigators) and nurse consultation.
Fees apply for consults with a clinician (Nurse Practitioner, General Practitioner or Emergency Doctor).
See our Clinician Fees here
Ka Ora Telecare is available after hours; weekdays in the evening and overnight with hours - 5pm to 8am
Weekends and Public Holidays – 24 Hours a Day
Phone,
Online / virtual / app
