Waitakere Union Health Centre
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Waitakere Hospital Grounds |
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We are a walk-in clinic so no appointments necessary. Please phone us to enrol you and your family at our clinic.
Our Vision
“To provide high quality, affordable primary healthcare services which are responsive to the needs of the individual, their family and the community, with a focus on long term wellness and empowerment.��?
About Us
Waitakere Union Health Centre is a low cost GP clinic, located on the grounds of Waitakere Hospital, on Lincoln Rd. The service was established in 1988, by the Union Movement, led by Mark Goeshe This year (2009) we are celebrating our 20th anniversary.
Waitakere Union Health Centre provides a low cost service to our clients:
- Adults $10
- Under 18s FREE.
Our Centre has specialty clinics for nutrition, women’s health, diabetes, heart disease and podiatry. Cervical smear tests are provided FREE of charge. We also offer contraception advice, drivers’ medicals, travel medicine, immigration services, minor surgery and liquid nitrogen.
Fees
| Patient charges | Registered Adults | Registered children under 18, still at school) | Casual patients |
| GP consultations (non ACC) | $10 | Free | $60 |
| GP consultations (ACC) | Free | Free | $60 |
| Drivers medicals | $25 | - | Not available |
| Prescriptions | $5 (faxed $6.50) | $5 (faxed $6.50) | Not available |
| Immigration medicals | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Minor operations | From $80 | From $80 | Not available |
| Cervical smear tests (standard) | Free | - | $45 |
| Cervical smear tests (Thin Prep) | $21 | - | $65 |
| Dressing | From $5 | From $5 | Not available |
| ECG | $12 | $12 | $25 |
| Ear syringe | $12 | $12 | $25 |
| Depo provera | $12 | $12 | Not available |
| Liquid nitrogen | $5 | $5 | $15 |
| Pregnancy test | $5 | $5 | $15 |
These fees are payable on the day of service, unless otherwise arranged with management. Failure to pay will result in further charges and/or debt collection activities
Walk in Policy
At Waitakere Union Health Centre, we are here to help. We aim to see everyone at times which are appropriate for our clients’ busy lifestyles and health needs. Our busy times are between 8.30 and 10.30 and between 2 and 3.30. Waiting times may be longer during these periods.
If you are concerned about waiting times, please see reception, or feel free to ring before coming in – we will let you know how long the wait is likely to be. Our doctors and nurses respond quickly to emergencies, and this may cause delays in our system – we will let you know if this occurs while you are waiting.
Some clients have urgent health needs – these patients have been placed in a priority system and will be seen ahead of others. If you have stable medical problems, you may be able to request a prescription through our nurses, but please give at least 24 hours notice.
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