Benefits of enrolling with a general practice
It’s important to enrol with a GP before you become unwell.
Enrolling is free and by enrolling with a general practice you and your whānau will have access to a range of services.
Services include:
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Better access to health advice and care
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A relationship with a health team that knows you and your needs
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Cheaper GP visits (free for under 14s)
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Cheaper prescriptions (free for under 14s)
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More support with health conditions, including long-term conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure
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Access to screening programmes you may be entitled to – such as bowel cancer screening and more – and healthy lifestyle advice, including support to help you quit smoking
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Ongoing vaccination programmes
Contact us:
Want to know more? Call us at 0800 478 256.
For Māori or Pacific communities, call us at 0800 200 119.