- I will be away from the surgery from Monday 21st December 2009, returning on Tuesday 5th January 2009 in order to have some family time. The surgery will remain open Monday 21st - Wednesday 23rd with a receptionist and Practice Nurse who can see minor problems and arrange off site medical consultations for urgent problems that cannot wait.
- From 24th December - 3rd January the practice will be closed and normal "after hours" arrangements apply, namely emergencies should use the 111 system or attend the Hawera Emergency Department (ED) and urgent problems that cannot wait until I return should access the A&M clinics in New Plymouth -see a/h options.
- If you are not sure if you should attend the ED or travel to New Plymouth, you should feel free to contact 0800 Healthline (0800 611 116) and a trained nurse will advise you. General After-hours advice will always be available 24/7 by ringing the surgery at (06) 2785189.
- Maternity patients needing urgent attention should contact the Maternity Unit - phone (06) 2789911. Bernadette Winks will be available for any LMC cover.
If you will need a repeat of regular medication during the Festive weeks, contact the surgery well before then so you will not run out! However, during my absence your regular pharmacy may supply a short "extension" for regular medications only.