Upper Hutt Health Centre

16/12/2025

Christmas Updates

As we head into the festive season, we wanted to share a few important updates with you – including our Christmas/New Year opening hours, where to seek care when we’re closed, and some exciting news about services at Upper Hutt Health Centre.

New Doctors at UHHC – Enrolments Now Open
We’re delighted to let you know that several new doctors have recently joined our team. With this increased capacity, we are now open for new patient enrolments.

If you have friends, whānau, or colleagues looking for a GP in Upper Hutt, we’d be pleased to welcome them.

Further information on how to enrol is available on our website.

Christmas & New Year Holiday Hours
Here’s everything you need to know about our holiday hours:

Wed, 10 Dec – Closed 12pm–2pm (Staff Christmas Lunch)
Wed, 24 Dec – Open normal hours
Thu, 25 Dec (Christmas Day) – Closed
Fri, 26 Dec (Boxing Day) – Closed
Mon, 29 Dec – Wed, 31 Dec – Open normal hours
Thu, 1 Jan (New Year’s Day) – Closed
Fri, 2 Jan (Day after New Year’s Day) – Closed
From Mon, 5 Jan – Open normal hours

Need Medical Care When We’re Closed?
For urgent care during our closure dates, please visit:

Lower Hutt Afterhours
Level 1, Verve on Connolly
2 Connolly Street, Lower Hutt

Heading Overseas? Visit Our Travel Clinic
If you’re planning international travel, consider booking a consultation with our travel doctor to ensure a safe and healthy trip.

Our travel medicine service is led by Dr Melanie Avery, who holds a postgraduate qualification in travel and tropical medicine from the University of Otago.

We provide:

Destination-specific health advice
Vaccination recommendations & re-certification
Risk assessments & prevention strategies (e.g., malaria, yellow fever, altitude illness)
Full medicals, visa application health checks & fitness-to-travel certificates
To book your travel health appointment contact our reception team on 04 920 1800 or by email on travel@uhhc.co.nz

Upper Hutt Women’s Health Clinic
We’re proud to offer a dedicated, female-led Women’s Health Clinic providing expert, compassionate care for women at every stage of life.

We provide:

Personalised care for adolescents, pregnancy, menopause and post-menopause
Assessment and management of gynaecological and hormonal health concerns
Contraception advice and procedures, including Mirena and Jadelle
Menstrual health, pelvic pain, PCOS, endometriosis and pessary reviews
Care from highly qualified clinicians with training in Women’s Health
To book your travel health appointment contact our reception team on 04 920 1800

Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you for trusting us with your care throughout the year. From all of us at Upper Hutt Health Centre, we wish you and your whānau a safe, restful, and happy holiday season. We look forward to supporting you in 2026.

The Team at Upper Hutt Health Centre

01/12/2025

Looking for a new GP?

Upper Hutt Health Centre is now welcoming new patients.

We are a locally owned, GP-led medical practice providing high quality, comprehensive care for the whole family. Our books are open, and we’re ready to support your health journey.

Whether you’ve recently moved to the area, need a family doctor, or are simply looking for a trusted healthcare team, we’re here to help.

Let your family and friends know. Enrolments are now open.

📞 04 920 1800
🌐

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27/11/2025

It’s almost holiday time! Here’s a quick update on our Christmas and New Year hours:

🕒 Holiday Hours
Wed 10 Dec – Closed 12 pm–2 pm (staff Christmas lunch)
11–24 Dec – Open normal hours
25–26 Dec – Closed (Christmas and Boxing Day)
29–31 Dec – Open normal hours
1–2 Jan – Closed (New Year statutory holidays)
From Mon 5 Jan – Back to normal hours

If you need medical help while we’re closed, please visit Lower Hutt Afterhours, Level 1, Verve on Connolly, 2 Connolly Street, Lower Hutt.

Thank you for being part of our community.
Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia 🎄
Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.

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29/10/2025

Measles cases have now been confirmed in Wellington.
It’s more important than ever to check that you and your whānau are protected.

Measles spreads very easily and can cause serious health complications. The best protection is two doses of the MMR vaccine, and it’s fully funded in NZ for anyone who hasn’t had both.

Not sure if you’ve had two MMR doses?
Call us and we can help you check.
If patients are unsure of their immunity to measles, they should be directed to check their immunisation records through My Health Record or freecall the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26.
If you need it, you can book your MMR with us.

Be alert for symptoms:
• High fever
• Rash
• Cough, runny nose, red eyes

If symptoms appear, please stay home and phone us so we can arrange safe care: 04 920 1800

Let’s work together to keep our community protected. 💛

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23/10/2025

The Cervical Screening Self-Test Is Here

To help more wāhine get screened, FREE cervical screening clinics are being held across the Wellington region, with both bookings and walk-ins welcome:

Saturday 15 November 2025, 8am–1pm – Hutt Hospital
Thursday 4 December 2025, 10am–3pm – Hutt Hospital
Saturday 13 December 2025, 8am–1pm – Wellington Hospital

If you’re due for your cervical screen, this is a great opportunity to get it done. Cervical screening saves lives, and now, with the new self-test, it’s easier than ever.

For more info or to book, call or text Tracey or Rashi on 027 3107 643, or phone 0800 729 729.

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05/10/2025

October is Breast Screening Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a great reminder to look after your health and book your mammogram if you’re due.

Regular breast screening is the best way to detect breast cancer early – when it’s most treatable. Women aged 45 to 69 are eligible for free mammograms every two years through BreastScreen Aotearoa.

Who can have a free mammogram?
Women aged 45–69 who have no symptoms of breast cancer
Women who haven’t had a mammogram in the past two years
If you’re outside this age range, talk to your GP or nurse about other screening options.

How to book
You don’t need a referral – you can self-refer.

Call 0800 270 200
Or visit www.timetoscreen.nz/breastscreening

Why screening matters
Breast cancer affects 1 in 9 Kiwi women in their lifetime.
Screening can detect cancers that are too small to feel.
Early detection saves lives.
This October, take a moment to check if you or your loved ones are up to date with breast screening. A simple mammogram could make all the difference.

https://www.uhhc.co.nz/womens-health/october-is-breast-screening-awareness-month/

10/09/2025

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month

Cervical screening saves lives and this September we’re encouraging all wāhine aged 25 years and over to make sure they’re up to date with their screening.

To celebrate Cervical Screening Awareness Month, a FREE cervical screening clinic will be running:

📅 Thursday 18th September 2025
🕖 7.30am – 6.00pm
📍 Hutt Hospital (The Breast Centre), Pilmuir Street

Bookings are preferred, but walk-ins are very welcome.

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29/08/2025

Upper Hutt Skin Clinic Service Closure

We want to let our community know that the Upper Hutt Skin Clinic will be closing its doors on 30 September 2025. This change follows the departure of Dr Jeremy Hay, who has been a valued part of our team for more than four years.

https://www.uhhc.co.nz/general-practice/upper-hutt-skin-clinic-service-closure-2/

09/07/2025

Dear patients,

Unfortunately, due to an unexpected number of staff being unwell, we are operating with significantly reduced capacity for both urgent and routine appointments today Thursday 10th July and tomorrow Friday 11th July.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this challenging time.

Unfortunately these circumstances are beyond our control.

We anticipate having some appointments available from next Monday 14th July.

In the meantime, if you require medical care today or tomorrow, the following options are available:
• Lower Hutt After Hours for urgent, same-day care.
Open weekdays from 5.30 – 10pm weekdays and weekends 8am – 10pm.
• Wellington Accident and urgent Medical Centre - Adelaide Road
Open daily 8am – 9pm for walk-in appointments.
• Remote GP services such as Practice Plus and CareHQ, which offer virtual consultations

Thank you for your patience
Warm regards
Upper Hutt Health Centre

01/05/2025

Lifestyle & Exercise Support for Diabetes

We’re pleased to share the return of the KickStart Programme (formerly known as JumpStart), run by the YMCA in Upper Hutt.

KickStart is a free 10-week lifestyle and exercise programme designed for people living with pre-diabetes or diabetes. It provides expert support to help you manage your health, improve your fitness, and build sustainable lifestyle habits.

Programme includes:

Weekly education sessions led by health professionals
Supervised exercise sessions tailored to your needs
Ongoing encouragement and community support

Next programme starts soon at the YMCA Upper Hutt.

For more information or to register, contact:
📞 0800 YMCA 4U ext 805
📧 debbie.houstontupou@ycentral.nz
🌐 www.ycentral.nz

https://www.uhhc.co.nz/community/lifestyle-exercise-support-for-diabetes/

Why the Y? At the Y, we are a lot of things to a lot of people but the essence of what we do is quite simple: we connect people to their communities to live happier, healthier lives. In everything we do, we focus on family, healthy living, developing young people and those less fortunate.

22/04/2025

Need to see someone sooner? 💊👩‍⚕️ Try our Prescribing Nurse Service!

Did you know you don’t always need to see a doctor to get prescriptions or treatment?

Our Registered Nurse Prescribers (RNPs) are highly trained nurses who can assess, treat, and prescribe for a wide range of common conditions—think coughs, colds, asthma, skin issues, sexual health, and more.

✅ Quicker appointments
✅ Expert care
✅ Prescriptions on the spot
✅ Perfect for winter bugs

We have an RNP clinic open most days at Upper Hutt Health Centre—just ask reception if it’s right for your needs, and we’ll help you book in.

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04/03/2025

Get Ready for Flu Season!

Flu vaccines will be available at Upper Hutt Health Centre from the first week of April! 🗓️

Protect yourself and your loved ones by booking your flu shot early. You can schedule your appointment online via the Vensa portal or by calling us at 📞 (04) 920 1800.

The flu can spread quickly—vaccination is the best way to stay healthy this season. Keep an eye on our website and page for updates and tips on staying well.

Don’t wait—book your flu vaccine now! 💉🌟

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