WellSouth has tips to help you stay well this summer with information on where to seek help when you need it while on holiday. General practices often have limited availability over the Christmas period, but there’s plenty of help you can get before you need to see a clinician.

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Looking to enrol in a general practice? WellSouth supports residents of Otago and Southland to find a general practice or primary care provider.

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If it is a medical emergency call 111.
You can also call Healthline 0800 611 116 for free advice from registered nurses, 24/7.
Click here for more options.

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Pharmacists ensure prescriptions are dispensed correctly and are appropriate for you.

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WellSouth provides clinical services for patients enrolled with general practices in Otago and Southland from diabetes workshops to mental wellbeing support. Find out which are self-referred, and which are referred via your nurse or doctor.

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Find a range of support services from Tōku Oranga - Access and Choice, family mental health and brief intervention, as well as support for suicide prevention and postvention and Books on Prescription.

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Find links to local providers and services and find out about WellSouth's commitment to more equitable health outcomes for our region.

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Did you know, you can also access health advice by telephone or online? There are a range of online providers listed here. Your own practice may have a service available for you.

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Find important information about Aotearoa New Zealand's screening programmes and your local providers in Otago and Southland, including for bowel, breast and cervical screening.

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Our Health Promotion team facilitates, develops and/or supports a range of services and resources such as Books on Prescription and Low-cost Food Maps, as well as working across the first 2000 days of life.

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Over time, medicines can accumulate in cupboards and drawers in your home, car or workplace. Pharmacies are the safest, most environmentally-friendly places to bring unwanted, unused, or expired medicines – including pet medications and home remedies

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Find out more about testing, medications, what you can expect from your local GP and where to collect RATs.

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