
Patient experience survey
You may get an email or text inviting you to take part in a patient experience survey. Please help us understand what we did well and what we could do better by doing this survey.

Laboratory Strike Update – What You Need to Know
Awanui Labs has been issued a strike notice by the APEX union, with planned industrial action on Wednesday, 5th February, and Friday, 7th February 2025.

Important Notice: Temporary Closure of Wellington Afterhours Clinic
We want to inform our patients that the Wellington Afterhours Clinic will be closed from 5 PM on Tuesday, 4th March, until 2 PM on Wednesday, 5th March due to essential computer system upgrades.

Waitangi Day closure
A reminder that we will be closed on Waitangi Day, Thursday 6th February.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Jill’s Patients
Thank you again for being such a wonderful community. Your support makes a difference not only to Jill but also to all of us here at Newtown Medical Centre.

Closed for Wellington Anniversary
We will be closed this Monday, 20th January for Wellington Anniversary, opening as usual on Tuesday.

Get your prescription requests in for Christmas
A reminder to order your repeat prescription by Friday 13th December by MMH, our website or Prescriptions@newtownmc.co.nz.

Pertussis Epidemic Declared Across Aotearoa
The National Public Health Service has declared a national pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic, with rising cases and hospitalisations across the country.

Newtown Medical Centre Christmas Hours
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and safe and happy holiday from the Team at Newtown Medical Centre.

Closed for Labour Day
We will be closed this Monday, 28th October for Labour Day, opening as usual on Tuesday.
Parking on Rintoul Street
Parking on Rintoul Street will change from Sunday 20 October. Please allow extra time to find a park prior to your appointment.

Hand, Foot, and Mouth: What You Need to Know
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness, primarily affecting young children, but it can also impact adults.
Spring Illnesses and How to Manage Them
Spring is a beautiful season of blooming flowers and warmer days, but it’s also a time when certain illnesses tend to flare up.

Online appointment booking available
You can now make an appointment with your doctor online.
Cervical screening awareness month
It is cervical screening awareness month. A cervical smear, now referred to as HPV screening, is important for all people with a cervix.

Dr Susan Bibby is leaving NMC
We wish to inform you that Dr Susan Bibby’s last working day for us is Thursday 19th September 2024.

Fee increase
Once a year, the government sets the limits for our fee increases and determines the funding we receive to manage your care.

How to make the most of your healthcare visit
Standard consultations are 15 minutes long, try and focus on what's worrying you the most and raise that first with your practitioner.

Navigating Financial Hardship: Support from the Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) offers various forms of assistance through Work and Income, designed to provide support during tough times.

Closed for Matariki
We will be closed this Friday for Matariki, opening as usual on Monday.

Newtown Medical News
Information we would like to share with our community