Upper Beaconsfield General Practice

22/01/2026

“Just a little high” blood sugar can be a big warning sign.
Prediabetes is common, silent — and reversible if caught early.
Don’t ignore it. Get checked.

09/01/2026

Feeling tired all the time? 💤
Low iron could be the reason.

Iron infusions are a safe and effective option when iron tablets don’t work, cause side effects, or iron levels are very low.

Common questions we get:
✔ Is it safe? – Yes, done under medical supervision
✔ How long does it take? – Around 30–45 minutes
✔ When will I feel better? – Many people notice improvement within days to weeks
✔ Who needs it? – Iron deficiency, heavy periods, absorption issues, ongoing fatigue

If you’re tired of feeling tired, speak to your GP to see if an iron infusion is right for you.

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10/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
Upper Beaconsfield GP Practice

Please take note of our festive season opening hours:

📅 Wednesday 24/12/2025 — 8am–3pm
🎄 Thursday 25/12/2025 (Christmas Day) — Closed
🎁 Friday 26/12/2025 (Boxing Day) — Closed
📅 Saturday 27/12/2025 — Closed
📅 Sunday 28/12/2025 — Closed
📅 Monday 29/12/2025 — 8am–5pm
📅 Tuesday 30/12/2025 — 8am–6pm
📅 Wednesday 31/12/2025 — 8am–3pm
🎆 Thursday 01/01/2026 (New Year’s Day) — Closed
📅 Friday 02/01/2026 — 8am–5pm
📅 Saturday 03/01/2026 — 9am–2pm

For urgent medical care when we are closed, please contact:
📞 Nurse-on-Call: 1300 60 60 24
📞 In emergencies: Call 000

Wishing you all a safe and joyful festive season.
— Upper Beaconsfield GP Practice 🎁✨

29/11/2025

What a wonderful night! 🎄✨
Our team came together for our annual Christmas dinner, and it was the perfect way to celebrate another year of caring for our beautiful Upper Beaconsfield community.

Grateful for this amazing team — their hard work, kindness and dedication shine through every single day. ❤️

Wishing everyone a joyful and safe festive season!

— Upper Beaconsfield GP Practice 🎅🏼✨

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

02/11/2025

💬 Understanding the Recent Bulk Billing Changes — and What It Means for You

From 1st November, the Government introduced new changes to the Bulk Billing incentive. There’s been a lot of talk about this lately, so we thought we’d take a moment to explain what it means in real life for GP clinics like ours.

At Upper Beaconsfield GP Practice, we’re proud to offer longer, 15-minute standard consultations. That’s because we believe good medicine takes time — time to listen, to understand your history, to look beyond the immediate concern, and to focus on your overall health and prevention.

While the new incentive helps in some situations, it still doesn’t cover the true cost of providing the kind of comprehensive, high-quality care that we believe every patient deserves. Running a modern, accredited, well-supported clinic comes with significant costs — nurses, admin support, IT, medical equipment, accreditation, and compliance.

For that reason, our private billing policy remains unchanged, allowing us to continue offering the time, care, and attention you’ve come to expect from us.

We completely understand that not everyone can afford private billing, and we always do our best to support patients in genuine need.

We’re sharing this not to criticise, but to help explain how the system works and why different clinics make different choices. We’re grateful for your ongoing support and trust — it’s what keeps independent practices like ours thriving in the community.

If you’ve ever appreciated the time and care our doctors take to go that little bit further, we’d love to hear from you ❤️

— The Team at Upper Beaconsfield GP Practice

22/10/2025

Dr Puneet Malhotra explains about the meningitis vaccine, its schedule and side effects

09/10/2025

We’ve had many parents reach out with questions about meningitis after the tragic passing of a local 16-year-old boy. 💔

Meningitis can progress rapidly — sometimes within hours — but it’s also preventable.

👶 Highest risk: babies under 1 year
🧑‍🎓 Second peak: teenagers and young adults
💉 The Meningococcal B vaccine is not funded by Medicare in Victoria, though it is covered in some other states and for First Nations children under 2 years in Victoria.

Watch this short video to learn about:
✅ Early warning signs and red flags
✅ How meningitis spreads
✅ Why vaccination is so important

Protect yourself and your family — book your meningococcal vaccine today at Upper Beaconsfield GP Practice.

09/09/2025

UPDATE- phones lines are working now
Please use online booking or contact us if any concerns

Phones lines down.
Due to a major outage our phone lines are down at the moment. Our IT is working on getting it sorted quickly
We apologise for the inconvenience. Please email us at reception@ubgp.com.au for any help or booking appts.
We will update as soon as it is workinng
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01/08/2025

As Dr. Sahana wraps up her training term with us, we bid her a fond farewell for now. Her dedication, care, and compassion have made her a favourite among patients and staff alike. We're grateful for her presence and wish her all the best for the next phase of her journey!

02/04/2025

🌟 FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE NOW – ONLY $20! 🌟

Protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season! 💉❄️ Our 2025 flu vaccines have arrived at Upper Beaconsfield GP Practice. Book your appointment today and stay ahead of the flu!

✅ Available for all age groups
✅ Private and government-funded vaccines available
✅ Only $20 for a private flu shot. Govt funded are free for eligible patients
✅ Quick and easy appointments

📅 Book now: www.ubgp.com.au and select flu clinic
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Stay healthy, stay protected! 💙