Current North/West CBAC (community swabbing) locations - UPDATE

Current swab clinic locations in the image below.

We're also setting up swabbing sessions in the carpark between 12-2pm. You will need a phone consult with a doctor before this, and then we will book you a slot. There will be no charge for this service.

Update 3:30pm Friday 14th August:

We can now confirm four new designated testing centres: 

• Northcare - 5 Home Pl, Albany, drive-through testing 8.00 am to 6.00 pm every day inc. weekends 

• Apollo Medical – 119 Apollo Drive, patient to call first on 09 477 3700, Testing hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.  

• Medplus - 327 Lake Road, patient to phone first on (09) 489 2011, testing hours 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am to midday on weekends.  

• Hibiscus Coast Medical Centre - 13 Moana Avenue, phone first on 09 421 9170, Hours testing: Mon to Fri 9.00 am to 1.00 pm 

LEVEL THREE changes from 12th August

A quick update in response to the governments announcement as we move back up to Alert Level 3 from 12pm on Wednesday 12th August 2020.

We are expecting very high call volumes tomorrow (Wednesday), so please keep this in mind.

All appointments for tomorrow morning will continue as planned until 12pm, however we plan to move as many consults after this to phone or video consultation.

If you are unwell with a fever, cough, runny nose or other symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or present to a CBAC (Community Based Assessment Centre or swabbing clinic). The two nearest clinics are:

• Whanau House, Waipareira Trust, Henderson - Corner of Edsel St & Catherine St Henderson - Open 8am-3pm, Monday to Friday

• Northcote Community Testing Centre - 16-18 College Road, Northcote. Corner of College Road and Kilham Avenue. Entrance via College Road - Open 8am-3pm, Monday to Friday

• Eden Terrace Community Testing Centre - 112 New North Road, Eden Terrace. Entrance via Ngahura Street - Open 8am-3pm, Monday to Friday

If you need a prescription request, please leave a phone message or fill out our Nurse Contact form. All scripts will now be faxed to your pharmacy of choice, so please specify this in your message. If you have more than 2 weeks supply of medication, please only request a repeat of your medications when you are in your final 2 weeks of supply.

We will continue to keep our website updated as the situation changes.

Can I return to work?

Please refer to this document with more advice regarding safety to return to work if you have any medical conditions. If you have further questions or need clarification, please call/email our nurses or book an appointment with your GP.

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