Clutha Health First Health Centre

Clutha Health First, Balclutha

Contact Details

Phone (03) 419 0500
Email general.practice@chf.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: balcgenp

Street Address

9-11 Charlotte Street
Balclutha
OTA 9230

Postal Address

PO Box 46
Balclutha 9240

Description

Clutha Health First General Practice is committed to providing comprehensive quality care in General Practice to all our patients. We provide a wide range of services to the people in the Clutha District from our integrated family health centre.

We are a member of WellSouth Primary Health Network who support primary care that aims to develop and provide better health outcomes for the health of our South Otago residents and visitors.


Staff
Our practice is staffed by General Practitioners, supported by a team of Practice Nurses, an Emergency Clinician, Nurse Practitioner and Administration staff.

Doctors

Enrolling new patients

Yes

This practice is welcoming new patients to enrol.

What does "enrolling" mean?

Fees

Enrolled Patient Fees

CSC: Community Services Card

Age Range Without CSC With CSC
Under 6 years Free Free
6 to 13 years Free Free
14 to 17 years $37.50 $13.00
18 to 24 years $55.00 $19.50
25 to 44 years $55.00 $19.50
45 to 64 years $55.00 $19.50
65+ years $55.00 $19.50
ACC Surcharge  $30
Telephone Prescription $20
Nurse Consultation $40
Telephone Consultation $55

The following services are fully funded on your behalf, meaning there is no cost to you for these services during normal working hours.

  • Children's Vaccinations
  • Children's visits (under 14 years old)
  • Influenza vaccinations for those aged 6 months to 12 years inclusive, those aged 65 and over, and those with certain chronic illnesses. 

 If you are not enrolled at Clutha Health First General Practice, but wish to see a Doctor, additional costs apply. Please ask at the time of booking.

Hours

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Mon – Sun 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

After hours: We partner with Ka Ora Telecare to provide same day virtual GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.  

Ka Ora Telecare is available weekdays from 5pm to 8.30am and 24/7 weekends/public holidays. 

Click here to find out more and to register/book an appointment or call Ka Ora on 0800 252 672.

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar).

Languages Spoken

English, Afrikaans, Dutch

Services Provided

Wellbeing Programme in General Practice (IPMHA)
Immunisation
Adult and Child Medical Care
Minor Accident and Injury Care
Minor Surgery
Repeat Prescriptions
Lab Results
Liquid Nitrogen
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Cervical Screening
ECG
Lung Function Test (Spirometry)
Travel Health Advice
Well Child/Tamariki Ora Health Checks – Birth to Three Years
Patient Portal
Sexual and reproductive health
Health screening
Weight loss management

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, NZ sign language interpreter, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions

Online Booking URL

https://portal.managemyhealth.co.nz/m/Main/Login

Website

cluthahealth.co.nz/

https://healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/clutha-health-first-health-centre/