Clutha Health First

30/11/2025

We’re welcoming new patients!

Enrolments for our General Practice have now re-opened. If you’re looking for regular, ongoing GP care, we’d love to have you join our community.

Visit our website for all the details and to complete your enrolment via our electronic enrolment form. Once we receive your enrolment, our team will take care of the rest and make contact with you with further information.

Your health, your care, your team – right here in Balclutha at Clutha Health First General Practice.

Enrolling as a GP patient To enrol, you must be eligible for publicly funded health care in New Zealand. If you are unsure of the criteria, review it here. How to Enroll:To begin your journey with us, complete our electronic enrolment form. You will be required to upload an image of evidence of id...

24/11/2025

🎄✨ Only 30 sleeps until Christmas! ✨🎄

The festive season is nearly here – and while we’re all excited for the celebrations, it’s time to make sure your health is sorted.

✅ Have you checked your regular and ongoing medications?
Make sure you have enough to last through the Christmas and New Year. Appointments and will become limited, and Pharmacy access will be restricted over the festive season, so don’t leave it until the last minute to get medication requests or reviews sorted with your Doctor.

Let’s keep the holidays stress-free and healthy!

🎅 Plan ahead, stay well, and enjoy the magic of the upcoming season. 🎁

Send a message to learn more

20/11/2025

🌦 Kia kaha South Otago – We continue to be here for you 🌦

We know the recent storms just on a month ago have been tough and are putting pressure on some in our community. It’s normal to feel stressed or anxious after property damage, loss of income, feeling isolated and simply dealing with everything the recovery phase brings.

At Clutha Health First General Practice, support is free and close to home. Our Health Improvement Practitioners, Health Coaches, and Community Support Workers can help you:
✅ Manage stress and anxiety
✅ Boost your mood and improve sleep
✅ Find practical ways to cope during this recovery phase

You don’t need a referral – just ask at reception for an appointment or call us to book a free visit.

You’re not alone. We’re still here to help you feel better and move your way forward through this recovery.

📞 4190500

19/11/2025

📅 Outpatient Appointments Notifications – What to Expect

✅ Email: Email is the fastest way to receive communications from us. We now have the ability to email to verified email addresses, your appointment letters and information. Once your email address is added to our system, you’ll get an email asking you to validate your email address and choose to opt in for email communications. Failure to validate your email and opt in will prevent the system sending you emails for privacy and security reasons.

📞Email not registered with us? No worries! Give our Outpatient team a call on 03 419 0570 to get started.

📱 Text Reminders: For any scheduled Outpatient appointments you’ll get a text reminder at both 7 and 2 days before your appointment. Our clinicians time is valuable, so we ask that all appointments are confirmed or cancelled by phoning us on 03 419 0570.

📬 Appointment Letters by Post: We endeavour to have all appointment letters out at least 2 weeks in advance, but these now can take up to 10–14 days to arrive in your mailbox. This may result in you receiving a text reminder for an appointment before your letter is delivered. Please be aware that if you have opted for postal appointment letters, your letter may still be coming.

Questions? We’re here to help – call our friendly Outpatient Team on 03 419 0570.

18/11/2025

With measles cases on the rise across Aotearoa, we’re offering a free vaccination clinic in Balclutha to help protect our community.

Location: 18 Glasgow Street - Cross Recreation Centre (Ground Floor level)
Date: 19 November 2025
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and other vaccines available.

Please register so we know how many vaccines to bring.

Let’s keep our communities safe and stop the spread.

Scan the QR code to register or follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/zN7J3jR9c1

https://www.pto.nz/post/balclutha-immunization-drive

18/11/2025

🌟 It’s Not Too Late! 🌟
We’d love to see you at the CHI Annual General Meeting – happening tomorrow!

13/11/2025

Protect Yourself and Your Whānau – Get Immunised Against Measles

Did you know that many adults and rangatahi born between 1969 and 2004 in Aotearoa New Zealand may not be fully protected against measles?

Measles is highly contagious, but it’s preventable. The best protection comes from two doses of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine, given at least four weeks apart.

✅ Check your immunisation status – it’s easy to find out if you’ve had one or two doses.
✅ Getting vaccinated helps protect vulnerable members of our community – including pēpi (babies), hapū māmā (pregnant women), and those with weakened immune systems.

💉 The MMR vaccine is free for everyone under 18, regardless of immigration status.
💉 If you're 18 or older, it's also free if you're eligible for publicly funded healthcare in Aotearoa.

Let’s work together to keep our communities safe and strong.
Book your vaccination by calling us on 4190500, or if you are not enrolled with us, please contact your own GP.

13/11/2025

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟

Come along to the CHI Annual General Meeting – a great chance to connect, catch up, and help shape the future of our community. Everyone’s welcome – we’d love to see you there!

11/11/2025

📢 Keeping Our Community Protected from Measles

Our nurses will soon be reaching out to patients who have received only one dose of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine.

If you're contacted, it's because you're eligible for a second dose to ensure you're fully immunised against measles. This is an important step in keeping you, your whānau, and our wider community safe.

💉 The second dose is free if you are eligible for funded healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and helps provide long-lasting protection.

If you have any questions or think you may be due for your second MMR, feel free to contact us directly.

Send a message to learn more

10/11/2025

🚗 Driver Licence Renewals & Medicals – Important Appointment Info

If you're coming in to see your GP for a driver licence medical/renewal, we kindly ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment, please.

This extra time allows you to complete the required NZTA paperwork before your appointment begins. If paperwork isn't completed in time, we may need to reschedule your appointment.

Thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly. We appreciate your co-operation!

06/11/2025

There is a measles outbreak in Aotearoa so it's really important to check if you have had two doses of the MMR vaccine.

Some people, especially those born between 1969 and 2004, might not have had their second dose. Now is the perfect time to check your immunisation status and book your MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine at Clutha Health First.

The MMR vaccine is free for:
- Everyone aged under 18 (regardless of immigration status).
- Adults over 18 eligible for funded healthcare.

Want to check your immunity? Visit https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles and use the online immunity checker tool.

For more information visit: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr-vaccine

05/11/2025

💙 MEN’S HEALTH MATTERS – AND SO DO YOU 💙

Gentlemen, it’s time to give your health the attention it deserves – no awkward questions, just good chats and a FREE health check!

Join us for our Movember Men’s Health Evening: 📅 Friday 7th November
🕕 6pm – 8pm
📍 Greenfield Tavern, Clydevale

Whether you’ve got a health concern or just want to check in with one of our friendly General Practice Team members, we’re here for you. No pressure, no judgement – just a great reason to look after yourself.

Everyone is welcome – bring a mate, have a yarn, and let’s make health a priority.