Silverdale Medical

01/02/2026

Adult ADHD Assessments

- Recent Government statements indicate that GPs may soon be able to assess and diagnose ADHD in adults, with the aim of improving access and reducing barriers to care.
- While we support initiatives that promote equity and improved availability of services, there is currently limited guidance on how this will be implemented in real-world general practice.
- A comprehensive adult ADHD assessment is complex and time-intensive, typically requiring 1–2 hours, a structured clinical process, and additional specialist training.

At this stage, Silverdale Medical is not able to offer adult ADHD assessments:
- Providing assessments without adequate preparation and training would be clinically unsafe.
- We are actively exploring how adult ADHD assessments could be offered in the future in a way that is:
- Clinically safe
- Sustainable for our team
- Appropriate for our patient population

This is substantial work and will take time to develop properly.
We will provide updates if and when our approach changes.
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12-Month Prescriptions

From 1 February 2026, some long-term medicines may be prescribed for up to 12 months. This change is intended to reduce unnecessary repeat appointments and support easier management of stable, long-term conditions.

Please note:
- 12-month prescriptions can only be issued during a face-to-face appointment and require annual reviews.
- A 12-month prescription is not automatic or guaranteed. Please book an appointment with your GP to discuss whether a longer prescription is safe and appropriate for you.

Additional important information:
- Longer prescriptions are not suitable for everyone. Patients taking multiple medications, controlled drugs, or medicines that require regular monitoring (such as blood pressure treatments) may be prescribed a shorter duration, usually up to 6 months.
- Any prescription longer than 3 months requires a medication review appointment. This allows your clinician to review your treatment, arrange any necessary tests, and issue the prescription if appropriate.
- To help manage appointment availability, please wait until your medication review is due before booking.
If you are currently requesting a repeat prescription, continue as usual and book your medication review three months later.
- Controlled medicines, including opioid medications, can only be prescribed for a maximum of 1-3 months only.

30/01/2026

New Enrolments & Urgent Care Hours

Silverdale Medical is now open to receive new patient enrolments. We are pleased to be welcoming new patients to our practice.

https://www.silverdalemedical.co.nz/enrolment/

Silverdale Medical Urgent Care is also returning to full weekend opening hours from Saturday, 31 January 2026.

Urgent Care Opening Hours (effective 31 January 2026):
Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays
8:00am – 8:00pm

Enrolling with us means that if you need urgent care medical attention, you will pay enrolled fees which are cheaper than casual fees.

We would like to thank our community for your patience and understanding during our period of reduced hours. This change reflects the ongoing efforts of our team to provide safe, sustainable care for our patients and whānau.

Kind regards,
The Team at Silverdale Medical

To enrol you must be eligible, entitled and complete the accompanying enrolment form at the general practice of your choice. You will need to provide evidence of citizenship or eligibility for publicly funded health services; please do not be offended when asked.

25/06/2025

Public Service Announcement - Service Disruption

16/06/2025

Celebrating Dr Andrew Webster’s Distinguished Fellowship 🏅

It is with great pride and admiration that I announce a significant honour awarded to one of our Partners — Dr Andrew Webster, who has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).

This prestigious award is one of the highest accolades conferred by the College and recognises outstanding contributions to general practice and to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders. Dr Webster has been recognised for his exceptional service, leadership, mentorship, and sustained excellence over the course of his career. It is a testament not only to his professional achievements but also to the respect he commands among his peers and the broader healthcare community.

At Silverdale Medical, we have long known the impact Andrew has had — from his clinical wisdom and collegial generosity to the deep care he shows his patients and team alike. This national recognition is richly deserved, and we are privileged to have him as a leader and exemplar in our midst.

Please join me in congratulating Dr Webster on this remarkable achievement. His dedication continues to inspire all of us.

10/06/2025

https://menshealthweek.co.nz/mens-health-survey/

Get the men in your life to Get Your Score, it is Men's Health Week - lets get the message out.

This week our team is wearing our ties to bring awareness to Men's Health Week.

Too many Kiwi men are dying prematurely from things we can all prevent. Let’s do our best to turn these horrible stats around.

A great place to start is by doing What’s Your Score? at menshealthweek.co.nz

https://menshealthweek.co.nz/mens-health-survey/

05/06/2025

June 9-15 is Men's Health Week. Staff at Silverdale Medical will be wearing their tie's in support of the men we love and those we care for.

Share the resources available at https://menshealthweek.co.nz/ to learn more about Men's Health - so you can be part of extending the care - care for self, and care for those you love.

TAKE THE HEALTH SURVEY WHAT’S YOUR SCORE TAKE THE HEALTH SURVEY WHAT’S YOUR SCORE? Welcome to Men’s Health Week Hi, great to have you here.Thanks for being part of Men’s Health Week which will roll around once again on the 9th-15th of June 2025. Men’s Health Week aims to help you get right...

19/05/2025

Silverdale Medical is hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ on Thursday May 22nd. The company is matching up donation goal if we reach it. So double the value of your contribution and support our drive.

https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/silverdalemedical/pinkribbonbreakfast

Show your support for the 650 women in Aotearoa that die from breast cancer every year and the 9 women diagnosed with breast cancer each day in New Zealand.

I'm fundraising for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, to help fund breast cancer education, research and patient support. Please donate to help the 3,500 Kiwis diagnosed with breast cancer each year in NZ.

07/05/2025

Silverdale Medical is running a Pink Ribbon Breakfast for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ in the hope of raising $1250 towards sponsoring the Breast Cancer Van. Would you consider supporting our campaign?

I'm fundraising for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, to help fund breast cancer education, research and patient support. Please donate to help the 3,500 Kiwis diagnosed with breast cancer each year in NZ.

11/03/2025

Silverdale Medical a PCRN clinical research site is conducting a double blind stage 3 clinical trial for Coeliac Disease. Contact us if you would like to learn more. To learn more email the coordinator at clinical.trials@silverdalemedical.co.nz .

27/12/2024

Silverdale Medical is back in service today. Urgent Care service working 8am - 8pm.

07/11/2024

Silverdale Medical Health Coaches Start Walking Group

We are proud to announce that today November 7th 2024 the Silverdale Medical Health Coaches started a walking group. Walking is an excellent affordable and accessible form of exercise that most people can participate in. Walking outdoors is good for fitness, leading to improved physical health, reducing resting heart rate, reducing total cholesterol, and moderating body weight. Walking groups can be beneficial for improving mood, mental clarity, and by participating you can moderate risks of depression. Being part of a regular walking group can also provide social connections and a sense of community. A group also provides additional elements of personal security, motivation, and support. We strive to create more opportunities for our patients to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

Depending on the interest expressed to participate we will arrange groups. If enrolled patients of Silverdale Medical, Weiti Creek Medical, and Millwater Medical would like to participate they can email the clinic to find out more.

22/10/2024

Very happy to finally get rid of the perplex screens that stood between our patients and our great Reception team.