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After hours medical services
In an emergency, dial 111 and ask for an ambulanceUrgent after hours services
Urgent after hours services provide urgent primary health care services on evenings, weekends and public holidays. They are for urgent health issues where you would normally see your family doctor.
After hours services operate on weeknights, and all day at weekends and public holidays. Ring your doctor’s daytime number to be connected to the after hours service.
If you aren’t sure what to do, call Healthline on 0800 611 116. Healthline provides free health advice from registered nurses, 24 hours a day. If you are advised to go to see a doctor you can go to:
Wellington
Wellington Accident and Urgent Medical Centre is open every day from 8am -11pm.
Phone: 384 4944
Address: 17 Adelaide Rd, Newtown
If you are enrolled with Newtown Union Health Service you can access after hours services from Newtown Union Health Service, for information on their hours, please call 380 2020
Porirua
After hours services are at the Kenepuru Accident and Medical Clinic inside the main entrance doors to Kenepuru Community Hospital. They are open 24 hours.
Phone: 385 5999 (and ask to be put through to the Kenepuru Accident and Medical Clinic)
Address: Raiha St, Porirua
Kapiti
In Kapiti, urgent after hours services depend on where you are enrolled with a GP.
Team Medical |
Paraparaumu and Raumati |
Waikanae |
Team Medical Coastlands is available to enrolled and casual patients, or those without a doctor. It is open 8am-10pm daily. Phone: 297 3000 |
All Paraparaumu and Raumati doctors (except Team Medical) are on the Paraparaumu Doctor Roster. The Roster operates from 5pm-10pm weekdays and 8am -10pm on weekends to enrolled patients. Ring your doctor’s daytime number to be connected to the after hours service. |
If you are enrolled in Waikanae Health Centre call 293 6002 for information on opening hours. Phone: 293 6002 |
If you aren’t enrolled with a GP, call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or go to Team Medical, or Kenepuru Accident and Medical Centre at Porirua.
When should I go to urgent after hours services?
In an Emergency, dial 111 and ask for the ambulance.
If you aren’t sure what to do, ring Healthline on 0800 611 116. It’s free to call 24 hours a day.
Go to your after hours service when you don’t think you can wait until the doctor’s clinic is open.
Overnight services
What if I need to see a doctor when after hours services are closed?
If you aren’t sure about what to do, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 (it’s free). If you are advised to go to see a doctor you can go to:
Wellington Hospital Emergency Department |
Kenepuru Accident and Medical Clinic |
Wellington Regional Hospital See a map here |
Kenepuru Community Hospital See a map here |
How much does it cost?
Charges are different across the district. After hours services are usually cheaper for:
- people on low incomes
- people with a Community Services Card (CSC)
- people with a High User Health Card.
You can still go to an after hours service, but you may have to pay a higher fee.
Daytime services
If you can, go and see your doctor during normal hours. If you think it’s urgent, let the receptionist know and ask to be put through to the nurse for advice on what to do.
It’s a good idea to see the same doctor or the same practice each time so you get care from a doctor who knows you.
Extended hours
Some practices offer extended hours. Call your practice to find out whether they offer extended hours.
Enrol with a GP
It’s a good idea to enrol with a GP before you get sick. If you are enrolled your visit will be cheaper than if you’re not.