Oxford Community Health Centre OCHC

21/08/2025

📢 Important Notice - Please Read

Due to a limited staff on Friday 22 August, we will not be able to run our Acute Clinic.

If you need any medical assistance, please see alternative options below:

🔹 Practice Plus
📞 0800 7722 7587
🌐 practiceplus.nz
🕘 Available: 9.00am–10.00pm (Mon–Fri)
💲 Fees apply

🔹 Ka Ora Telecare
📞 0800 252 672
🌐 kaora.co.nz/app
🕔 Available: 5.00pm–8.30am (After hours)
💲 Fees apply

🙏 We kindly ask for your patience and respect towards our hardworking staff, who are doing their best to support you.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding 💙

19/08/2025

Oxford Community Health Centre Confirms Proposed new site for Rebuild

The Board of the Oxford Community Health Centre is pleased to announce the unconditional purchase of 80 Weld Street, Oxford as the proposed new site for the future rebuild of the medical centre.

This marks a significant step forward in the long-term vision for accessible, high-quality healthcare in Oxford and the surrounding rural communities.

“This is a transformative moment for our community,” says Mark Brown, Board Chair. “The new site opens the door to a purpose-built, modern facility that will allow us to expand service capabilities, improve patient and staff experience, and ensure the sustainability of local healthcare for years to come.”

The rebuild project will be developed in close consultation with staff, stakeholders, and the wider community. A planning and design process will commence in the coming months, with a focus on creating a fit-for-purpose centre that reflects the needs and aspirations of the people it serves.

“Our vision is to create a health centre that supports the future of rural health — modern, accessible, and tailored to the unique needs of Oxford and its people,” says Mr Brown.
“We’re committed to working hand-in-hand with our staff, our community, iwi, and other cultural groups to ensure that this centre promotes equity and delivers meaningful outcomes for all.”

While 80 Weld Street has been identified and purchased as the proposed location, the project is still subject to a formal process of consultation and resource consent. These steps will ensure the design and development of the new facility aligns with community needs, planning requirements, and the long-term vision for the Oxford township.

The Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to the previous owners of 80 Weld Street for their patience, cooperation, and support throughout the sale process. Their understanding has helped make this exciting next chapter possible.

Neighbouring residents of 80 Weld Street have been personally notified, and a wider public engagement process will follow as part of the planning phase.

The Oxford Community Health Centre has long been a cornerstone of healthcare in the region. This new development reaffirms that commitment, with a future-focused approach to health delivery that upholds the principles of inclusivity, cultural safety, and equitable access for all people.

Kind regards,
The Board
Oxford Community Health Centre

03/08/2025

📢 Blood Clinic Notice
Due to Annual Leave we will unfortunately not be able to hold blood clinics this week (4-8 August).

If you need a blood test during this time, we kindly ask that you visit another provider, such as Awanui Labs in Rangiora. You’ll need a lab form - please email us at admin@ochc.co.nz if you require one.

Blood clinics will resume as usual from Monday 11 August, so if your test isn’t urgent, feel free to book in for next week.

Thanks for your understanding - we’re sorry for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience.

27/07/2025

📢 Important Notice - Please Read 📢

Due to staff training, we will be opening at 9.45am today (Monday 28 July). We apologise for any inconvenience.

If you need to get in touch, please wait until after 9.45am. If you require medical assistance before this time you can contact Ka Ora, Practice Plus, or the 24 hour surgery.

For repeat prescriptions, you can use your patient portal.

As always, if you have a medical emergency please dial 111.

We appreciate your patience as our staff catch up with calls.

🔹 Ka Ora Telecare
📞 0800 252 672
🌐 kaora.co.nz/app
🕔 Available: 5.00pm–8.30am (After hours)
💲 Fees apply

🔹 Practice Plus
📞 0800 7722 7587
🌐 practiceplus.nz
🕘 Available: 9.00am–10.00pm (Mon–Fri)
💲 Fees apply

🔹 24 Hour Surgery
📞 03 365 7777
📍 401 Madras Street, Christchurch
🌐 pegasus.health.nz/24-hour-surgery
🕘 Available: 24 hours
💲 Fees apply

23/07/2025

📢 Important Notice - Please Read 📢

We’re currently experiencing staff shortages due to illness and annual leave, which means we only have ONE provider today.

Our acute clinic is running, but only in a LIMITED capacity.

If you need medical assistance, please contact Practice Plus or go to the 24 hour surgery.

If you have a medical emergency, please dial 111.

We truly appreciate your understanding during this time.

🔹 Practice Plus
📞 0800 7722 7587
🌐 practiceplus.nz
🕘 Available: 9.00am–10.00pm (Mon–Fri)
💲 Fees apply

🔹 24 Hour Surgery
📞 03 365 7777
📍 401 Madras Street, Christchurch
🌐 pegasus.health.nz/24-hour-surgery
🕘 Available: 24 hours
💲 Fees apply

🔹 Ka Ora Telecare
📞 0800 252 672
🌐 kaora.co.nz/app
🕔 Available: 5.00pm–8.30am (After hours)
💲 Fees apply

🙏 We kindly ask for your patience and respect towards our hardworking staff, who are doing their best to support you.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding

17/07/2025

📢 Important Notice - Please Read

We’re currently experiencing staff shortages due to illness and annual leave, which also means our acute clinic will not be running again today. We truly appreciate your understanding during this time.

💬 Need medical assistance?
If we’re unable to accommodate you, here are some alternative options:

🔹 Practice Plus
📞 0800 7722 7587
🌐 practiceplus.nz
🕘 Available: 9.00am–10.00pm (Mon–Fri)
💲 Fees apply

🔹 Ka Ora Telecare
📞 0800 252 672
🌐 kaora.co.nz/app
🕔 Available: 5.00pm–8.30am (After hours)
💲 Fees apply

🙏 We kindly ask for your patience and respect towards our hardworking staff, who are doing their best to support you.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding 💙

16/07/2025

📢 Important Notice 📢

Due to sickness and annual leave, we are short-staffed and are also unable to run our acute clinic today.

Our team will do their best to accommodate you, but if we are unable to, you can contact Practice Plus on 0800 7722 7587 or visit their web site https://practiceplus.nz/ . They are available between 9.00am-10.00pm (Mon-Fri). Please note fees apply.

You can also contact Ka Ora Telecare on 0800 252 672 or visit their web site https://kaora.co.nz/app/ . They are available after hours, between 5.00pm-8.30am. Please note fees also apply.

🙏 We kindly ask that you be patient and respectful to our staff, who are working hard to provide the best care possible.

Thank you for your support!

15/07/2025

📢 Important Notice 📢

Due to sickness and annual leave, we are short-staffed.

Our team will do their best to accommodate you, but if we are unable to, you can contact Practice Plus on 0800 7722 7587 or visit their web site https://practiceplus.nz/ . They are available between 9.00am-10.00pm (Mon-Fri). Please note fees apply.

You can also contact Ka Ora Telecare on 0800 252 672 or visit their web site https://kaora.co.nz/app/ . They are available after hours, between 5.00pm-8.30am. Please note fees also apply.

🙏 We kindly ask that you be patient and respectful to our staff, who are working hard to provide the best care possible.

Thank you for your support!

04/07/2025

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Lions Club for their incredibly generous support of our District Nursing Team.
Their donations have made a meaningful impact and include a port lamp, a gear case for our DNs, scales, a trolley, and a set of high-quality soft shell jackets embroidered with "District Nurse."
These thoughtful contributions are deeply appreciated and will greatly assist our team in delivering care throughout the community.

16/06/2025

Pegasus Health has developed a website to help the people of Waitaha Canterbury navigate the healthcare system. Please visit the website below for further information.

12/06/2025

B4 School Check
The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering a free health and development check for 4 to 5 year-olds.

Once your child turns 4 they are eligible for the final "free" well child check before starting school. The B4 School Check helps find and address any health, behavioural, social, or developmental issues—like hearing or communication problems—that might affect a child’s learning at school.

We have bookings available on:
Wednesday 18 June
Wednesday 25 June
Thursday 26 June
Wednesday 16 July
Wednesday 23 July
Please phone reception (03 312 4195) to book.

For further information go to https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/specific-life-stage-health-information/child-health/well-child-tamariki-programme/te-mahau-tarearea-o-tamariki-ora/b4-school-check, or pick up a brochure from OCHC reception.

The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering a free health and development check for 4 to 5 year-olds.

20/05/2025

We are currently experiencing problems with our phone lines.

For non-urgent enquiries, please email us at admin@ochc.co.nz, or try and phone us again later. If you want to make a routine appointment, you can use the patient portal.
Hopefully the issue will be resolved soon.

As usual, if you have a medical emergency, please phone 111.