Welcome to
Wadestown Medical Practice
Welcome to the Wadestown Medical Practice website.
We are a small, friendly medical centre, with five doctors and five nurses. We are located in the heart of Wadestown, next to the Wadestown Kitchen cafe, on the Wilton-Rongotai bus route.
We are open from 8am to 5pm, on weekdays.
We are currently accepting new patients. If you are new to the area, or simply would like to change to a doctor situated closer to where you live, please click on the 'enrol' tab.
June 2024
CHANGES TO COVID-19 FUNDING from 1st July 2024
From the 1st of July the government is withdrawing the funding for Covid-19 care. We have previously been able to provide free appointments for eligible patients with Covid. From 1st July all appointments and prescriptions (antivirals) for Covid care will now be charged at our normal rates.
Covid antivirals continue to be available for eligible patients. These can be prescribed by doctor via a telephone consultation.
Covid vaccinations continue to be free, we are currently offering Covid vaccinations to eligible patients at Wadestown Medical. To find your local vaccination provider here: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19-vaccination-and-boosters/wellington/.
Up to date information on eligibility and timing of Covid vaccines is available here: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/covid-19-vaccines/getting-covid-19-vaccines/
Free RATs are still available in NZ until the end of September 2024. You can find your nearest collection site here: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19/wellington/?covidTesting=im%3A1295965
The nationwide specific Covid Healthline number is being removed at the end of June, from July call the general Healthline number: 0800 611 116 free to call and available 24/7
RSV VACCINE - Arexvy
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory illness in infants and young children, as well as older adults. RSV can cause morbidity and mortality in older adults, including lower respiratory tract disease, hospitalisation and death.
Arexvy is a new vaccine protecting against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is now available in Aotearoa NZ. Arexvy causes the immune system to produce RSV antibodies. It includes an adjuvant which is a component that enhances the immune response to the vaccination.
Arexvy is currently approved as a single dose to protect against symptomatic lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in adults aged 60 years and older. The need for revaccination has not been established, but evidence shows protection for at least 2 RSV seasons.
Those adults aged 60 years and older who are at higher risk of severe RSV disease include:
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People with moderate or severe immune compromise
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People who are frail
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People aged over 80 years
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People living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities
You can visit Healthify for more information on RSV and for more information on the Arexvy vaccine, including information on vaccine safety and who Arexvy is recommended for. You can also visit The Immunisation Advisory Centre for more information.
Arexvy is available for people aged 60 years and older only. Arexvy is not funded for anybody
If you are interested in having an Arvexy vaccine please contact us to discuss with a nurse. You will need to pre book your appointment 1-2 weeks in advance so we have time to order the vaccine, as due to the cost we will not be holding it in stock.
The current cost of the Arexvy vaccine & nurse appointment is $385
The supplier is increasing the vaccine cost effective from 1st January 2025 so the cost will go to $420 (including the nurse appointment).
Vaccines must be paid for on the day of your appointment.
Feel free to also call to talk to one of our nurses about vaccines for Pneumococcal. The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. It's recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, such as babies and adults aged 65 and over.
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS
You MUST be well for your appointment. If you have ANY cough/cold/flu/sore throat/asthma symptoms please call us instead on 04 473 7248 or call Healthline: 0800 611 116 for COVID queries. If you have any of these symptoms please do a RAT test.
With a lot of respiratory illness in the community at the moment we do recommend wearing a mask when you come into the practice.
If you are making the appointment for someone other than yourself or for something outside of a standard 15 minute appointment eg. infusion, minor surgery, multiple vaccines, immunotherapy, allergy, driver’s license medical, IUD insertion, respiratory or travel services please phone us on 04 473 7248 as these are not standard bookings that can be made through ManageMyHealth.
We are closed on Matariki – Friday 28th June
If you need to be seen by a GP when we are closed please go to WAMC (Wellington AfterHours Medical Centre), 17 Adelaide Road, Newtown or call the free Healthline for advice: 0800 611 116
Or book an appointment with Practice Plus as an extension to your regular medical team, their hours include weekends/public holidays 8:00am - 8:00pm. To find out more or to book an appointment https://practiceplus.nz/
TRAVEL CONSULTATIONS
If you are planning to travel overseas in the future we have 2 doctors qualified in travel medicine. We offer dedicated travel consults (separate from any other health issue) and they are able to do the Yellow Fever vaccine. The length of the consult may vary depending on your travel plans, feel free to contact us to find out more details.
From
The Team at Wadestown Medical Practice
If you would like to register for Manage My Health (MMH) so that you can receive your lab results online please tell your doctor when you come in or email us at reception@wadestownmedical.co.nz
We are now accepting standard GP consultation bookings via MMH.
MMH is a secure way of accessing your:
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Lab results (from the date you sign up)
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Vaccination history
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And enables you to receive and send secure messages with your doctor
(for complete consultations via MMH there will be a fee).
For more information go to: www.managemyhealth.co.nz
“He mauri korero, he mauri wānanga”
Through talking about how we feel, together we can find a better way.
It is Wadestown Medical Practice’s Policy to notify you of all your test results and we will endeavour to do this within two weeks, even if they are normal.
Please be assured however, that if your results are significantly abnormal you will be notified much sooner.