Care around the Clock

A message from the Canterbury DHB 

Please keep the emergency department for emergencies! 

• 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.

   

St Bede’s is a member of the sports clinic at the 24 Hour Surgery, so for sport related accidents after 6pm or during the weekend you can be treated at a reduced fee. $30 covers x-ray if needed and the consultation fee.