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Canterbury DHB message to parents:

Make your GP team your first call 24/7.  GP teams provide care around clock

This week the Canterbury DHB kicked off a ‘care around the clock’ campaign to raise

awareness of the fact that you can call your usual general practice number 24/7 and when

they’re closed, a team of nurses is available to answer your call. The nurses provide free

health advice, and if you need to be seen urgently by a doctor, they can tell you what to do

and where to go.

It’s always important that people access the most appropriate health care. In most cases this

is provided by general practice teams, even after hours.

Canterbury DHB would appreciate any support your school could give letting Canterbury

parents know about the care around the clock service General Practices provide. It would be

great if your school could use communication channels such as your newsletter and

Facebook page to help us inform parents of the following:

 Make your GP team your first call 24/7

 After-hours (when the practice is closed) a team of nurses is available to give free

health advice. If you need to be seen urgently, they can tell you what to do and

where to go.

 It’s easy – phone your usual General Practice number 24/7

 Put your family doctor’s phone number in your contacts in your phone – then you’ll

have it at the ready whenever you need it – any time of day or night.

When a child is unwell it's always good to seek medical attention sooner, rather than later.

It’s best to phone your own general practice team any time of the day or night. If a child

does need to have an appointment, most practices in Canterbury have free consultations

for those under 13.

Attached to this message is a banner and advert on the care around the clock service that

you are welcome to use in any of your communications with parents.

More information is available at www.cdhb.health.nz/carearoundtheclock

Thanks for your support,

David Meates

Chief Executive

Canterbury District Health Board

LEARN TO IRISH DANCE

Boys and Girls Ages 4-12

Beginners Introduction Class - first lesson free

 Introduction to the fundamental elements of Irish

 Fun drills to develop co-ordination and listening skills

 Differentiating between right and left and recognising

basic Irish tunes in a laid back atmosphere

South/West: Hoon Hay Community Centre, 90 Hoon

Hay Road, Mon3.30 to 4.30

North/East: 395 Marshlands Road, Thursday 3.30 to

4.30 or Saturday 9.30 to 10.30

Enquiries Welcome:

Contact Ann on 027 6636934 or 03 3385529