Farm Street Family Health Centre

23/10/2024

It's time to retire.
Drs Kerry Willoughby and Kevin Giles will be hanging up their stethoscopes at the end of January 2025. We are grateful and humbled to have been part of this community for the last 36 years. We are proud of the professional care and collegial nature that has made Farm St Family Health Centre a highly respected and valued GP practice since opening our doors in April 1992. And we are confident that we are leaving Farm St in exceptionally capable hands, thanks to our fantastic colleagues and wonderful staff.
We will miss many things about life at Farm Street, but it's time to quietly slip out of the back door. Stop and chat if you spot us walking the beach, wandering up the Mount or pedalling down Matapihi Rd - we're still going to be here :)
Kerry and Kevin

21/04/2024

We have to change to a new computer system starting today. As we are learning the new system, please be patient and kind to our staff as everything will be a bit slower than usual!

11/10/2023

Good news! We are accepting enrolment of new patients from now!

09/08/2023

Our phone line is down this morning and the telco company is working on it. If you have an urgent message send us a direct message and we will do our best to sort it out. We hope to be back online very shortly. Sorry for the inconvenience!

UPDATE AT 0920: Phone line is fixed now. Thanks for your patience.

12/05/2023

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 💗

To all the incredible nurses out there, your tireless dedication, compassion, and selflessness inspire us every day.

Tag some of the nurses you know to appreciate them today!

03/05/2023

If your child under 5yrs needs an appointment on the day but there are no free slots on ConnectMed, please phone reception as we may be able to find an appointment for them.
Similarly, if you are unwell but there are no available appointments on ConnectMed, please call reception who will arrange a nurse assessment for you.

13/02/2023

UPDATE 8:10 PM
We have now declared a regional State of Emergency for Bay of Plenty.
A state of emergency lets us act more quickly and get the things we need to respond when lives and property are at risk.
This includes things like
• closing roads or public places.
• undertaking works – for example, earthworks required for stabilising land and properties.
• entering a property to rescue people or save lives.
• removing or securing dangerous structures and material.
• providing first aid, food or shelter.
Under a state of emergency, you can still go about your normal life if you are not affected, but please stay across updates from your council, civil defence and emergency services.

09/02/2023

From 13 February, visits to your GP for covid symptoms may no longer be funded.

We encourage you to test at home prior to attending with Covid symptoms. We will continue to use our new cottage for these consultations.

New Zealand’s COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights) has ended. With case numbers low, it was safe to remove most COVID-19 rules.

04/01/2023

Remember, you can still access health information and services over the summer holidays.

Websites such as Health Navigator and Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora are set up with useful information to help you manage your health over the summer months.

Additionally, you can phone your GP day or night as a nurse triage service is set up to answer after-hour calls. Healthline also provides free health advice and information any time on 0800 611 116.

https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/

https://www.health.govt.nz/

20/12/2022

All of us at Farm Street Family Health Centre would like to wish you all a happy and safe Xmas and New Year our hours are as follows

Note: If you need urgent care over the holidays our phone will be switched over to afterhours and will advise you what to do

Monday 26th Dec - Closed
Tuesday 27th Dec - Closed
Wednesday 28th Dec - 8am- 5.00pm
Thursday 29th Dec - 8am - 5.00pm
Friday 30th Dec - 8am -5.00pm

Monday 2nd Jan - Closed
Tuesday 3rd Jan - Closed
Wednesday 4th Jan - 8am- 5.00pm
Thursday 5th Jan -8am -5.00pm
Friday 6th Jan - 8am - 5.00pm

13/12/2022

Say hello to our new treatment rooms at the renovated cottage! With large windows, wheelchair friendly access, and attached treatment area, we will use these rooms for all respiratory consultations instead of the old cabins.
And yes, it means easier car parking now the cabins are gone!

02/12/2022

Happy Friday !!! It's Christmas Cheer at Farm Street Family Health Centre hopefully we bring a smile to your face today xxooo