Family Care GP Kanwal

20/02/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PATIENTS

Due to two doctors currently being away, the practice is operating with one GP only.

As a result, appointment availability is significantly reduced and waiting times are longer than usual. We are prioritising urgent and clinically necessary cases to ensure patient safety.

We kindly ask for your patience and understanding during this period.

If your condition is urgent or cannot wait, please inform reception so we can direct you to the most appropriate service,

Thank you for your cooperation.

Family Care GP

13/01/2026

Return to work: Dr Jemma Hall

Dr Jemma Hall will be returning to work starting from 17th of March. She will be working on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30am to 3 pm. She will be off on 14th/15th/21st/22nd of April and then continue similar hours. Hours and days will be updated from the middle of May.

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18/12/2025

OUR OPENING TIMES DURING HOLIDAYS

We are open on the 22nd and 23rd December 2025. Dr Barnfield is the only available doctor during this time. We are back to normal hours from 5th January 2026.

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Family Care GP

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16/12/2025

Dr Barnfield's Leave

Dr Barnfield will be away starting from 19th February 2026 . She will be returning to work on 16th March 2026.

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Family Care GP

09/12/2025

December 2025 / January 2026

Family Care GP would like to wish all our patients and their families a
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year.
Please note we will be closed Wednesday 24th December 2025 and
re-opening Monday 5th January 2026
22nd-23rd December we will be open reduced hours due to being short staffed.
Dr Raju will be on leave from 20th December – Returning 5th January
Dr Barnfield will be on leave from 24th December – Returning 5th January
For medical emergencies Call 000 for an ambulance.
Bridges After Hours at Kanwal Ph: 4394 7333
Urgent Care Clinic at Lake Haven Ph: 4393 0033
Health Direct Ph: 1800 022 222

27/11/2025

Dr. Barnfield is now able to issue repeat ADHD prescriptions for patients already diagnosed and started on treatment by a specialist.
Please remember to book a long consultation.

Thanks for your understanding.

28/08/2025

Saturday Clinic

It has been busy as Dr Hall and Dr Barnfield are away on leave. Dr Raj is doing a clinic this Saturday 30th August between 9 am and 1 pm. Please ring 02 4392 1880 and book. It will be extended to later in the afternoon based on demand.

Also there will be a clinic the Saturday after on 6th September. Bookings will open beginning of next week.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Family Care GP

10/08/2025

NOTE TO DR JEMMA HALL'S PATIENTS

The last working day for Dr Hall is 27th August 2025.
Starting from now only on the day appointments are available for Dr Hall. Please ring in the mornings to book any available on the day appointments.

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Family Care GP

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10/07/2025

Dr Laura Barnfield is away from 15th August 2025 to 10th September 2025 inclusive. Returning 11th September 2025.

Family Care GP

10/07/2025

NEW PATIENTS FOR DR LAURA BARNFIELD

Dr Barnfield is currently taking new patients, but only until August 14th 2025. Please make sure to see Dr Barnfield before 14/08/2025 to be registered as a new patient.

19/06/2025

Dr Jemma Hall will be on maternity leave from 27th August 2025 (maybe earlier)

Returning February 2026 (Date to be advised)

Family Care GP would like to wish Jemma and her family all the best for the safe arrival of their baby

11/05/2025

NO Alcohol at all in pregnancy. Please see the GP about addiction, quitting SUDDENLY can cause serious risks.