• 24 Hour Surgery Information

    In a medical emergency, call 111

    Call 24 Hour Surgery

    Call: 03 365 7777

    How to get there
    We are located at 401 Madras Street, Christchurch Central.

    Parking
    You can enter our carpark from Madras Street; turn left just before the lights on Bealey Avenue. We have a drop off area at the front entrance for patients who may require this.

    Public Transport
    You can plan your bus trip from the Journey Planner on the Metro website.

    Accessibility
    We have wheelchair parking and an accessibility ramp. Wheelchairs are available if you need them. We also have an interpreter service available.

  • Unsure where to go?

    In a medical emergency, call 111
    • Want 24/7 health advice?

      Call your GP or Healthline to talk to a health professional 24/7 and they will point you in the right direction.

    • Need a GP appointment

      Call your GP, find a GP or visit Practice Plus for a virtual appointment

    • Should I visit the 24 Hour Surgery?

      Call your GP or Healthline to talk to a health professional 24/7 and they will point you in the right direction.

Referring to the Refugee Health Service

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Refugee Health Service

The Refugee Health Service in Ōtautahi Christchurch and Ashburton is dedicated to ensuring former refugees have access to essential healthcare services. Key aspects of the service include:

  • Connecting with health services: Assisting refugees in finding a general practice, understanding their rights to free medical check-ups, and providing information about eligibility for free healthcare services.
  • Access to free health services: For the first five years in New Zealand, refugees may receive free visits to general practitioners (GPs) and nurses, covering a wide range of health services including maternal care, vaccinations, mental health services, and more.
  • Interpreter services: Free and confidential professional interpreters are available for health appointments to assist those who do not speak English.
  • Eligibility: Free healthcare visits are available to quota refugees, family reunification refugees, community sponsorship refugees, convention refugees, and asylum seekers who have been in New Zealand for less than five years and have a valid Community Services Card.
  • Support with documentation: The Refugee Health Service helps with the necessary documentation required to enrol with a general practice and access health services.

For more information or assistance, health professionals can refer their patients to the Refugee Health Service.

Call the Refugee Health Service on 0800 757 135 Send the Refugee Health Service an email Visit the Refugee Health Service page for patients for more information