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💚 Free wellbeing support for our enrolled patientsIf you or someone in your whānau is finding things tough, mentally, em...
31/07/2025

💚 Free wellbeing support for our enrolled patients

If you or someone in your whānau is finding things tough, mentally, emotionally, or physically, we’re here to help.

Our Health Improvement Practitioner Yvonne and Health Coaches Sophie and Jeanne offer personalised, practical support at no cost to enrolled patients. You can see them with or without a referral, and same-day appointments are often available.

They can support you with:
- Improving mood or managing mental health
- Managing long-term health conditions
- Healthy eating, better sleep, and increased physical activity
- Coping with grief, stress or loneliness
- Reducing harm from alcohol or drug use

📞 To book, call 03 332 0108, speak to your GP, or ask at Reception.

🏅 We’re proud to be Cornerstone Accredited!Our practice has recently been awarded Cornerstone Accreditation by the Royal...
29/07/2025

🏅 We’re proud to be Cornerstone Accredited!

Our practice has recently been awarded Cornerstone Accreditation by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners — a mark of nationally recognised excellence in general practice.

This reflects our commitment to high-quality, equitable care and ongoing improvement across all areas of our work. 💚

Being an accredited practice also means we’re able to host GP Registrars who are qualified doctors completing their specialist GP training. We love supporting the next generation of GPs and the fresh knowledge and energy they bring.

💊 Have you met Nat yet?Nat is our amazing Prescribing Pharmacist, working closely with our nurses, GPs and wider team to...
23/07/2025

💊 Have you met Nat yet?

Nat is our amazing Prescribing Pharmacist, working closely with our nurses, GPs and wider team to help optimise medicines and support your overall health.

You might’ve already heard from Nat about your meds, test results, referrals or hospital follow-ups. She’s also been supporting patients with medication reviews, safety checks and tools like continuous glucose monitoring.

Soon, Nat will be able to assess, prescribe, and monitor medications independently. 🙌

📅 Later this year, you’ll be able to book with Nat for:
✅ Long-term condition management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, gout, heart health)
✅ Consults for common issues like UTIs, hayfever, skin concerns, oral contraception, and more

We’re so excited to bring this service to you. Another step towards more accessible, timely care at The Doctors Christchurch South. 💚

💚 Add more movement to your week with our weekly walks! 💚 Yvonne (Health Improvement Practitioner) and Sophie (Health Co...
21/07/2025

💚 Add more movement to your week with our weekly walks! 💚

Yvonne (Health Improvement Practitioner) and Sophie (Health Coach) invite you to join our weekly walking group! Walking is one of the simplest, most effective ways to improve your overall well-being. It helps reduce stress, boost mood, improve heart health, and keep you active.

🗓️ Thursdays, 10.30am
📍 Meet outside the practice

For all fitness levels, and everyone's welcome.

For more information, reach out to Yvonne or Sophie, or ask at Reception.

🎉 Celebrating 30 Years with Marg!A huge congratulations to Marg, who recently marked an incredible 30 years with our pra...
17/07/2025

🎉 Celebrating 30 Years with Marg!

A huge congratulations to Marg, who recently marked an incredible 30 years with our practice! 🌟

Marg’s knowledge, dedication, and kindness are second to none, and we feel so lucky to have her on our team. We celebrated the milestone with a morning tea and flowers. 💐

Is your child’s immunisations up to date? Immunisations for tamariki under 18 on the National Immunisation Schedule are ...
15/07/2025

Is your child’s immunisations up to date? Immunisations for tamariki under 18 on the National Immunisation Schedule are free. Give your medical centre a call if you’re unsure – our team are happy to help!

Check the National Immunisation Schedule here: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/national-immunisation-schedule

Struggling to breathe this winter? You’re not alone. 1 in 6 Kiwis live with a respiratory condition, and colder weather ...
10/07/2025

Struggling to breathe this winter? You’re not alone. 1 in 6 Kiwis live with a respiratory condition, and colder weather can make symptoms worse. Our practices offer support for a range of respiratory conditions to help improve your quality of life. https://thedoctors.co.nz/services/respiratory-healthcare

Skip the calls! The Doctors App makes it easy to manage your healthcare, whenever it suits you.- Book, change, or cancel...
07/07/2025

Skip the calls! The Doctors App makes it easy to manage your healthcare, whenever it suits you.
- Book, change, or cancel appointments quickly
- Get reminder notifications
- Order repeat prescriptions & choose your pharmacy
- View your health records

Available at most of our practices when you’re an enrolled patient. Learn more here: https://thedoctors.co.nz/app

Feeling a bit low this winter? Shorter days, colder weather, and less time outdoors can take a toll on our mood and ener...
01/07/2025

Feeling a bit low this winter? Shorter days, colder weather, and less time outdoors can take a toll on our mood and energy levels. For some, these feelings may be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

If you’re worried, book a consult with our team: https://thedoctors.co.nz/patient-hub/book-an-appointment-online

Feeling under the weather this winter? If you need to see a GP at short notice, The Doctors Online offer same-day online...
26/06/2025

Feeling under the weather this winter? If you need to see a GP at short notice, The Doctors Online offer same-day online appointments! Book in under 2 minutes at https://www.thedoctorsonline.co.nz

24/06/2025

Did you know that Nurse Practitioners can provide almost all the same services as a GP? If your practice has a Nurse Practitioner, we encourage you to book with them – especially if they have earlier appointment times than your regular GP. https://thedoctors.co.nz/patient-hub/nurse-practitioners

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki ✨Matariki is a special time in Aotearoa – a time to remember those we've lost, celebrate the pres...
19/06/2025

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

Matariki is a special time in Aotearoa – a time to remember those we've lost, celebrate the present with those around us, and look to the future with hope.

As the Matariki stars return to our sky, it's a beautiful opportunity to slow down, reconnect with whānau, and reflect on what matters most.

From all of us at The Doctors, we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and meaningful Matariki.

🌟 Mānawatia a Matariki! 🌟A reminder that some of our practices will be closed on Friday, 20 June to observe Matariki.If ...
18/06/2025

🌟 Mānawatia a Matariki! 🌟

A reminder that some of our practices will be closed on Friday, 20 June to observe Matariki.

If you need care while we are closed, please visit your nearest after-hours urgent care clinic or call Healthline anytime on 0800 611 116 for general health advice. In an emergency, call 111.

Wishing you and your whānau a safe and happy Matariki weekend. ✨

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in NZ, but 90% of cases can be treated successfully if caught early.⚠️ Th...
16/06/2025

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in NZ, but 90% of cases can be treated successfully if caught early.

⚠️ This bowel cancer awareness month, we urge you to get to know the symptoms. Anyone, no matter their age, with one or more of the below symptoms or concerned about their bowel health, should see a GP:

- Bleeding from the bottom
- Changes in bowel motions/habits that come and go over several weeks
- Persistent tummy pain
- Unexplained weight loss
- Feeling unusually tired or weak

Learn more at https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/

Our practice will be closed on Monday, 2nd June for Kings Birthday and on Friday, 20th June for Matariki.For general hea...
29/05/2025

Our practice will be closed on Monday, 2nd June for Kings Birthday and on Friday, 20th June for Matariki.

For general health advice outside of our hours, call Healthline on 0800 611 116. If you require in-person care, please visit your nearest urgent-care facility. In an emergency, call 111.

Skip the calls! The Doctors App makes it easy to manage your healthcare, whenever it suits you.☑️ Book and manage appoin...
28/05/2025

Skip the calls! The Doctors App makes it easy to manage your healthcare, whenever it suits you.

☑️ Book and manage appointments
☑️ Request repeat prescriptions
☑️ View lab test results
☑️ Access a summary of your health information
☑️ Connect with your general practice team

The Doctors App is available for download on mobile devices and is also accessible via web browsers. 💻📱

👉Download it now: https://thedoctors.co.nz/app

Flu vaccines are still available — have you had yours?🛡Getting vaccinated on time is the best way to stay protected duri...
22/05/2025

Flu vaccines are still available — have you had yours?

🛡Getting vaccinated on time is the best way to stay protected during autumn and winter.

This year's funded vaccine (Influvac Tetra) is FREE for people who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Pregnant people
- People aged 65 years and over
- People aged 6 months to under 65 years with eligible conditions
- Children 4 years of age and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness
- People aged 6 months to under 65 years with serious mental health and addiction conditions.

If you don’t fit the eligibility for the funded vaccine, you can still get the flu vaccine with us for a small fee.

📲Book a flu vaccination for yourself or a family member: https://greencross.centrik.co.nz/book-appointment/the-doctors-christchurch-south

This month we’re celebrating the amazing mahi of our nurses. They do so much to keep our community healthy and supported...
19/05/2025

This month we’re celebrating the amazing mahi of our nurses. They do so much to keep our community healthy and supported. 🩺💙

It’s a good idea to book an appointment with a nurse if you need advice about:
- Diabetes management
- Osteoporosis
- Weight loss
- Asthma management
- Blood pressure management
- Wound care
- Eczema management
- Quitting smoking.

Our nurses can also help with:
- Routine childhood immunisations
- Other immunisations such as flu vaccine or shingles vaccine
- Organising home help or personal alarms
- Minor cuts and scrapes
- Cervical screening.

📞 Call us to book with a nurse or find out more.

🌧️ Seasonal changes can affect your mood — especially with less sunlight, colder days, and more time spent indoors. Feel...
14/05/2025

🌧️ Seasonal changes can affect your mood — especially with less sunlight, colder days, and more time spent indoors. Feeling a bit low or slow is normal at this time of year. But if it's impacting your daily life, it could be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a type of depression triggered by the seasons.

Small steps can help:
✔️ Get outside in the morning light
✔️ Stay active — even gentle movement helps
✔️ Boost your vitamin D through food or supplements
✔️ Reach out for support

💬 We offer FREE health and wellbeing support for enrolled patients through our Health Improvement team: 🌿 Our Health Improvement Practitioner and Health Coaches can help with mood, sleep, stress, healthy habits, and more. No referral needed, and appointments are often available on the same-day!

Struggling to breathe in the colder weather? 💨You’re not alone.1 in 6 Kiwis live with a respiratory condition, and autum...
13/05/2025

Struggling to breathe in the colder weather? 💨You’re not alone.

1 in 6 Kiwis live with a respiratory condition, and autumn and winter can make symptoms worse. Cold, damp air and more time indoors can trigger flare-ups — especially for asthma, COPD and bronchitis.

Breathe easier this winter:
✔️ Keep up with flu & Covid vaccines
✔️ Use your medications regularly
✔️ Keep your home warm, dry & ventilated
✔️ Stay active — even short walks help
✔️ Quit smoking, if you smoke
✔️ Chat to your GP or nurse about an action plan

If your breathing feels different or you’re worried, book an appointment with your GP or nurse.

Our practice will be closed on the following public holidays:Friday, 18th AprilMonday, 21st AprilFriday, 25th AprilFor g...
14/04/2025

Our practice will be closed on the following public holidays:

Friday, 18th April
Monday, 21st April
Friday, 25th April

For general health advice while we are closed, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116. If you need to be seen in person, please go to your nearest after-hours urgent care facility.

If it's a medical emergency, call 111.

Address

163 Colombo Street Beckenham
Christchurch
8023

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+6433320108

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