Leamington Medical Centre

24/07/2025

Important update regarding our consultation fees

04/07/2025

We are reaching out to the community to help us share a wonderful opportunity for a GP wanting to move to New Zealand. If you have family or friends who are interested in making a meaningful impact in a vibrant community while enjoying a better work-life balance, this could be the perfect fit!

Leamington Medical Centre in beautiful Cambridge, New Zealand, is seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team.

Help us spread the word and bring a talented GP to our wonderful community! Please like and share our post!

24/06/2025

🌡️ Feeling Sick? The Flu is going around! 🤧
Here’s what you need to know about influenza (the flu) and how to take care of yourself and your loved ones:

🦠 What is Influenza?
Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. It spreads easily through coughs, sneezes, or touching contaminated surfaces. Many people are having symptoms for 8-9 days!

💥 Common Symptoms:

Sudden high fever

Chills and body aches

Cough

Sore throat

Headache

Fatigue and weakness

Sometimes nausea or vomiting (especially in children)

🩺 When to See a Doctor:
Contact your GP or visit urgent care if you or your child:

Have difficulty breathing

Experience chest pain

Can’t keep fluids down

Are very drowsy or confused

💉 Prevention is Key:

Get your flu vaccine every year—it’s safe and effective

Wash your hands often

Stay home when sick to avoid spreading the virus

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze

🛌 How to Treat the Flu:

Rest and stay hydrated

Use over-the-counter meds like paracetamol for fever and aches

Antiviral medications (Tamiflu) may help if taken within the first 48 hours—ask your pharmacist.

Rapid Flu test are available at your local pharmacy 💙

18/06/2025

A friendly reminder that we will be closed for maintenance from 3pm today Thursday 19th June, Friday 20th, Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th June.

Normal hours resume on Wednesday 25th June from 8:30am.

If you have forgotten to order your medication before today, and need an emergency supply, we advise you to contact your pharmacy for advice.

They may be able to provide you with an emergency dose until we resume normal hours.

15/06/2025

Reminder we are closing early on Thursday 19th June and will be closed Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th June for Essential Maintenance.

Normal hours will resume on Wednesday 25th June at 8:30am

Important Notice: Temporary Closure for Essential Maintenance

Dear Valued Patients,

We hope this message finds you well.

We are writing to inform you that our practice will be temporarily closed for essential maintenance from 3 pm on Thursday 19th of June to Tuesday 24th of June 2025.

Normal hour and services will resume on Wednesday 25th of June 2025.

This closure is necessary to ensure that we continue to provide you with the highest quality care in a safe and well-maintained environment.

In the event of an emergency during this period, please utilize the following services:

• Emergency service call 111
• Healthline at 0800 611 116
• Anglesea Clinic Urgent care at Anglesea Clinic at 07 858 0800

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Warm regards,

The Team at Leamington Medical Centre

08/06/2025

We are committed to providing you will the best care possible. The upcoming 12-months prescriptions are due to be rolled out early 2026. This article is helpful to understand the benefits, but also what medications and conditions that will still require frequent visits to see your Nurse or General Practitioner.

Explainer - The government announced in the Budget a plan to allow 12-month prescription renewals. But how will it work?

04/06/2025

Important Notice: Temporary Closure for Essential Maintenance

Dear Valued Patients,

We hope this message finds you well.

We are writing to inform you that our practice will be temporarily closed for essential maintenance from 3 pm on Thursday 19th of June to Tuesday 24th of June 2025.

Normal hour and services will resume on Wednesday 25th of June 2025.

This closure is necessary to ensure that we continue to provide you with the highest quality care in a safe and well-maintained environment.

In the event of an emergency during this period, please utilize the following services:

• Emergency service call 111
• Healthline at 0800 611 116
• Anglesea Clinic Urgent care at Anglesea Clinic at 07 858 0800

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Warm regards,

The Team at Leamington Medical Centre

16/05/2025

As winter approaches we are seeing an increased number of respiratory illnesses. Here is some information when deciding if you need to make an appointment for your cough or cold.
-90% of chest and sinus infections are caused by viruses.
-Antibiotics are not useful against viruses.
-Mucous usually starts clear then changes yellow or green-this change does not mean that is caused by a bacteria
-Symptoms usually last 5-10 days but sometime up to 2 weeks
-If you have shortness of breath, fever lasting more than 5 days, chest pain, severe throat pain, drowsiness, trouble breathing you should should get a medical evaluation

13/02/2025

We are searching for GPs to join our wonderful team to support our local community. Please contact Anne for more information.

If you want a better pace of life & working in a positive team environment in one of the best locations in the Waikato, you'll find it with us!

03/02/2025

Important announcement: Change in Practice Opening Hours.

Dear Valued Patients,

We wish to inform you of an upcoming change to our practice's opening hours, effective Wednesday, 5th of February 2025. The revised hours of operation are shown below.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this adjustment may cause. Our commitment to providing exceptional care remains steadfast and we believe these new hours will enhance our ability to serve you.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our Business Manager Mrs. Anne Wallace.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Sincerely,

Leamington Medical Centre

21/11/2024

Whooping cough has been declared an epidemic in New Zealand. Whooping cough is preventable with vaccination. Whooping cough can be deadly for newborns. It is recommended for pregnant woman to get immunised. This protects the mother and the infant. Also advisable for other family members or care givers to get an updated vaccination.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/whooping-cough-epidemic-declared-in-new-zealand-pregnant-mums-urged-to-get-immunised/37C7IKQLCBBYFN6DZYZWOQTOMM/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1GRsnzIqWfaIEezYrEfWwz6qINvMI11AL9gAJoo1Kt8Rf0JaFfWCT-lzk_aem_FmBGGHFR-PD6p2e3RZqPGQ =1732227996

It comes after case numbers spiked in May, June, July and again in September.

20/10/2024

This year has gone so fast, it's now time to check out our hours for the Christmas week and New Year 2025....

Now is a good time make sure you will have enough medication, if you are heading away over the holidays.

Get your repeat prescription requests in before the end of November to avoid missing anything or book an appointment with one of our amazing medical team for your medication reviews.