Tuapeka Community Health

Tuapeka Community Health Welcome to Tuapeka Community Health, our community-owned medical centre and rest home in Lawrence.

Have a happy & safe long weekend, and we'll see you again on Tuesday! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’™Ka Ora Telecare
29/05/2026

Have a happy & safe long weekend, and we'll see you again on Tuesday! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’™

Ka Ora Telecare

This Saturday, two of our team, Bri & Lynda are taking on the Sky Tower Challenge in Auckland, climbing 1,103 steps to t...
20/05/2026

This Saturday, two of our team, Bri & Lynda are taking on the Sky Tower Challenge in Auckland, climbing 1,103 steps to the top in full firefighting gear. Itโ€™s a tough physical & mental challenge, all for an incredibly important cause.

They're doing this to raise funds for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand, supporting patients and families going through some of the hardest battles imaginable.

Training's done, their lungs will be burning, and legs will definitely be feeling itโ€ฆ but they're ready to give it everything they've got. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’™

If youโ€™re able to support them, theyโ€™d be hugely grateful for any donation, big or small. Every bit makes a real difference.

Click the following links to donate to Bri or Lynda:

https://firefighterschallenge.org.nz/brianna-clulee

https://firefighterschallenge.org.nz/lynda-carpenter

Thanks so much!

Important Update to Your Health Information PrivacyAt Tuapeka Community Health, we want to keep you informed about how w...
04/05/2026

Important Update to Your Health Information Privacy

At Tuapeka Community Health, we want to keep you informed about how we manage and protect your health information.

Recent changes to the Privacy Act require us to notify patients when information about them is collected from other agencies.

We have recently updated our Health Information Privacy Statement to include this advice:

Tuapeka Community Health can collect information from other agencies to maintain up-to-date health records and provide safe, quality primary health care.

This may include:
โ€ข Receipt of laboratory, radiology or other results
โ€ข Shared electronic health records, such as HealthOne, which provides test results, allergies, medications, clinician summaries and hospital information shared by other providers involved in my care.
โ€ข Correspondence from after-hours services, hospitals and specialists, which can include discharge summaries, specialist letters, lab and imaging results.
โ€ข Letters and notifications from referral providers reporting back on health or screening programmes for which I have been referred (for example, Green Prescription, smoking cessation, dietitian).
โ€ข Information from Health NZ and our PHO regarding updated demographic, NHI or eligibility information.
โ€ข Contact from or correspondence from non-health agencies such as Police, legal representatives, Oranga Tamariki, insurance companies, Ministry of Social Development (Work and Income New Zealand) and the Accident Compensation Corporation
โ€ข Receipt of correspondence from employers, regarding, for example, fitness to work

Please be assured that all information is handled securely and in line with privacy laws. You also have the right to access and request corrections to your health information at any time.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us ๐Ÿ’™

We are very grateful to have recently received $1,000 from the Clutha Foundation Lawrence Tuapeka Community Fund, which ...
30/04/2026

We are very grateful to have recently received $1,000 from the Clutha Foundation Lawrence Tuapeka Community Fund, which has contributed to our Pay It Forward account.

Our Pay It Forward account was established in 2023, when a caring community member decided to cover the flu vaccinations for two other community members.

This account is always in credit, meaning funds are available to help those who need financial assistance access the healthcare they require.

Members of our community who wish to help others can ask us to add funds to the Pay It Forward account. We can then use this money to pay for health services for those in needโ€”no questions asked.

To explain the concept of "paying it forward" simply: when someone does something kind for you, instead of returning the favour directly, you should pass that kindness on to another person.

Kindness Pays It Forwardโ€”thank you to everyone who helps make this possible!

We are excited to provide free flu vaccines to everyone (casual & enrolled patients), thanks to the generosity of our co...
29/04/2026

We are excited to provide free flu vaccines to everyone (casual & enrolled patients), thanks to the generosity of our community! To book your appointment, please call 485 9050.

If you would like to contribute to our Pay It Forward account, you can make a donation by referencing 'Pay It Forward' when depositing money into our account, or you can do so in person during your next visit to the clinic. Thank you for your support! ๐Ÿ’™

The medical centre is closed on Monday 27th April, to observe ANZAC Day.If you require non-urgent medical attention, ple...
23/04/2026

The medical centre is closed on Monday 27th April, to observe ANZAC Day.

If you require non-urgent medical attention, please call 485 9050. Ka Ora Telecare will answer your call and direct you to the most appropriate care, which could be our TCH on-call nurse. For all emergencies, call 111 ๐Ÿš‘

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them โค๏ธ

Need an urgent appointment? Call us 485 9050 ๐Ÿ’™
08/04/2026

Need an urgent appointment? Call us 485 9050 ๐Ÿ’™

The medical centre will close at 5:30 pm on Thursday 2nd April, for Easter and reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday 7th April.If...
01/04/2026

The medical centre will close at 5:30 pm on Thursday 2nd April, for Easter and reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday 7th April.

If you require non-urgent medical attention, please call 485 9050. Ka Ora Telecare will answer your call and direct you to the most appropriate care, which could be our TCH on-call nurses. For all emergencies, call 111 ๐Ÿš‘

Have a happy & safe Easter, and we'll see you all again soon ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ’‰ Flu vaccines are available from today, April 1st!Protect yourself and your whฤnau this winter by getting your flu vacc...
01/04/2026

๐Ÿ’‰ Flu vaccines are available from today, April 1st!

Protect yourself and your whฤnau this winter by getting your flu vaccine. The influenza vaccine helps reduce your risk of serious illness and protects those most vulnerable in our community.

The vaccine is free for eligible groups in Aotearoa New Zealand, including:
โ€ข People aged 65+
โ€ข Pregnant people
โ€ข Those with certain long-term health conditions
โ€ข Children and rangatahi with respiratory conditions

Appointments are quick and easy โ€“ book with us today by calling 485 9050

Letโ€™s keep our community healthy this winter โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

The medical centre will be closed, Monday 23rd March, to observe Otago Anniversary Day. The team at TCH hope you all hav...
20/03/2026

The medical centre will be closed, Monday 23rd March, to observe Otago Anniversary Day. The team at TCH hope you all have a safe & enjoyable long weekend!

If you require non-urgent medical attention, please phone 485 9050. Ka Ora Telecare will answer your call and direct you to the most appropriate care, which could be our TCH on-call nurses. For all emergencies, call 111 ๐Ÿš‘

Come & join our team ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’™
18/02/2026

Come & join our team ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’™

Address

43 Whitehaven Street
Otago
9532

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 1pm
3pm - 7:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+6434859050

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