Tuapeka Community Health is our community-owned medical centre and rest home in Lawrence. Our dedicated staff provide high-quality medical care and community health services to the Tuapeka community. With personal attention and people you know and trust in the safety and comfort of your community, it really is rural health care at its best!
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Tuapeka Community Health
43 Whitehaven Street, Lawrence
Contact Details
Phone (03) 485 9050
Email office@tuapekahealth.nz
Healthlink EDI: lawrncmc
Street Address
43 Whitehaven Street
Lawrence
Otago 9532
Description
Staff
Tuapeka Community Health - Medical Centre, Rest Home & Community Health Services
Manager: Allana Wallis
Our clinical team is made up of our GP Dr Ben Carpenter (see details below under “General Practitioners”) and:
Nursing Team: Konica Ponsonby (Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Lead), Bri Clulee (Registered Nurse - Practice Nurse), Emma Wightman (Registered Nurse - District/Rest Home Nurse) and Terri Martin (Registered Nurse - District/Rest Home Nurse)
Receptionists: Adele Cotton and Melinda Cummings
Doctors
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Dr Benjamin Carpenter
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
Enrolling new patients
Fees
Enrolled Patient Fees
| Age Range | Without CSC | With CSC |
|---|---|---|
| Under 6 years | Free | Free |
| 6 to 13 years | Free | Free |
| 14 to 17 years | $45.00 | $13.50 |
| 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 |
- The fees quoted above relate to patients enrolled with Tuapeka Community Health only.
- The payable fee relates to a standard 15-minute consultation during normal working hours.
- If the duration of the consultation is greater than 15 minutes, an extended consultation fee will apply.
Casual Patient Consultations (with GP or NP)
| Age Group | Patient Co-payment |
| Under 14 Years | $45 |
| 14+ Years | $110 |
| Community Services Card Holders 14+ Years | $80 |
- The fees quoted above relate to patients who utilise the services of Tuapeka Community Health on a casual basis and/or are registered with a medical practice elsewhere.
- The fee payable relates to a standard 15-minute consultation during normal working hours.
- If the duration of the consultation is greater than 15 minutes, an extended consultation fee will apply.
ACC Charges (with GP or NP)
| Age Group | Patient Co-payment |
| Under 14 Years | Free |
| 14+ Years | $30 |
| Community Services Card Holders 18+ Years | $19.50 |
- The fees quoted above relate to any consultations covered by ACC
- You do not have to be enrolled with Tuapeka Community Health to access services funded by ACC. Therefore, the fees above relate to everyone.
Hours
| Mon – Wed | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm and Thursday 8:30am to 1pm & Late Night Clinic 3pm to 7:30pm (the medical centre is closed every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm).
If you phone (03) 485 9050 outside of these hours, your call will be answered by Ka Ora Telecare, who will direct you to the most appropriate after-hours care.
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).
Preferred urgent care clinic out of hours: Dunedin Urgent Doctors & Accident Centre.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Online Booking URL
Region
Dunedin - South Otago
https://healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/tuapeka-community-health/