Belfast North Mediqual Doctors

16/04/2026

For the next 4 weeks we are collecting Non-Perishable Food items for Youth Hub. Please feel free to drop items into the box at reception.

18/03/2026

We are changing our patient portal!

04/03/2026

We are bringing in a virtual receptionist very soon - "Rachel" will be able to handle general enquiries, script requests, and taking information for travel bookings. And soon "Rachel" will be able to book appointments and change/cancel appointments. Watch this space!

03/02/2026

How can it be February already? Schools are back for 2026 and we have some staff changes. In December we said "Good Luck" to receptionist Moe who has moved on to bigger and brighter horizons. And in January we said Bye to our GPEP1 Dr Bridget. We have now welcomed Dr Famhi to the clinic for the next 6 months as part of his GPEP1 training. A new receptionist is on the way too!

04/12/2025

A reminder for our amazing patients - we are CLOSED from 11.30 am on FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER 2025 and will reopen on MONDAY 5 JANUARY 2026. Please check your medications and make sure you have enough for this time. When we are not open you can visit Moorhouse Medical, Riccarton Clinic or book a telehealth consult with Practice Plus.

24/11/2025

12 Month Prescriptions - Information for patients

Currently
Most prescriptions are given in 3-month instalments and patients need to see their GP for repeats or request them via their patient portal.

From early 2026
GPs and other prescribers will be able to issue some patients with a prescription for 12 months – if it is clinically safe to do so.

You may be eligible if:
Your condition and medication dose have been stable for at least 6 months
You don’t need regular monitoring (like blood tests or blood pressure checks)
The medicine is approved for 12-month prescribing
You agree to a yearly in-person review to check the medicine is still suitable.

The decision to extend your prescription length or not, belongs with the prescribing clinician based on the above factors. Your health and safety will always be at the centre of any decision made by your health care team.

Why is this changing?
This change will allow some patients to get more timely access to the medicines they need; improving access and delivering better outcomes.

What’s not included?
Some prescriptions won’t be eligible for the 12-month option, including:
Controlled medicines (e.g. opioids, stimulants) or medicines taken only as needed
Conditions or medications that require monitoring within 12 months
If your condition or medication dose has changed in the past 6 months.

What’s not changing?
You will still collect medicines in 3-month instalments from the same pharmacy, but will only need to pay a co-payment fee (e.g. $5) on the first collection. You will not be able to collect 12 months’ worth of your medication at once, even with a 12-month prescription.

14/09/2025

Each year we sell Entertainment Books to support One-2-One Cambodia.
With school holidays just next week - grab an Entertainment Book for discounts on Movies, activities and more! Click this link to support us

Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our fundraising. Help us achieve our goal by sharing this link with your friends and family. Thanks for your support!

30/06/2025

For the next 3 Months (until the end of September) we are offering FREE nurse consults for all our REGISTERED patients. Whether its for a blood test, a blood pressure check, an ECG, or a consult with the nurse for lifestyle advice - there will be no cost to you at all.

16/06/2025

We apologise deeply if we have had to reschedule your appointment this week due to staff illness. We currently have numerous staff off with Covid and Flu. While this is not ideal for anyone we are doing our best to help you where we can. If we are unable to see you and it is urgent you get seen please go to 24 Hour Surgery or ED at Chch Public Hospital or book an appointment with Practice Plus on https://practiceplus.nz for a virtual consult.

02/06/2025

Sincere apologies for those that have received statements from us today that are more than a month old. Our system was showing that the emailed statements were going out each month but we discovered last week that they had NOT been. The issue has now been solved.

07/04/2025

Flu Vaccines available NOW. As a clinic we have extended the FREE vaccines for Registered Patients in the following groups -
Children up to their 18th Birthday
Maori and Pacific Islanders from the age of 50 Years
Anyone over 55 years with a Community Services Card
Everyone over 60 years.

Phone Reception to book your Flu Vaccine.
Please note - the Advanced Flu Vaccines are not covered in the free vaccines - these ones have a cost attached.

04/02/2025

We are CLOSED this Friday - Feb 7 - to allow our staff a long Waitangi weekend. (Public Holiday on Thursday 6 Feb).
For urgent care over this time - The 24 Hour Surgery, Moorhouse Medical, Riccarton Clinic and Practice Plus. We open on Monday at 8.30 am as usual.