Please note: Auckland PHO is not a medical or urgent care service. If you require medical assistance, please contact your GP, nearest urgent care or ring Health Line on 0800 611 116
Your Health
Your general practice (GP) team is your first point of contact for health advice or care. GP teams provide community-based, primary health care for patients, including diagnosis, management and treatment of health conditions. They can also refer you for further tests (x-rays, blood tests, ultrasounds), hospital or specialist treatment if needed.
Benefits of enrolling with a general practice
By enrolling, you and your family will have access to a range of services, including:
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expert advice and check-ups
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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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healthy lifestyle advice, including support to help you quit smoking
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support with health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure
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ongoing vaccination and health screening check reminders.
For further information about visiting a doctor, visit the Te Whatu Ora website.
Useful Resources and Services
Ngā ratonga me te tautoko
Services and support
Learn about healthcare services and support available in Aotearoa. This includes online services, phones services, when to get help, and what health professionals do.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Health Information & Services
Healthline
Healthline is staffed by an experienced team that includes registered nurses, paramedics and health advisors, who can provide you with health information and advice on care.
Call Healthline free for general health advice and information at any time on
Visit their website to find out more.
Need to talk?
Digital telehealth services like Whakarongorau Aotearoa offers free health, mental health and addictions support across digital channels.
Call or free text Whakarongorau on 1737 for free counselling services.
To view all of Whakarongorau's digital telehealth services, click here.
Quit Smoking
Ready Steady Quit has a team dedicated to helping you become smokefree.
Ready Steady Quit run a 4 -week programme
with options for one-to-one personalised help or regular group sessions with other people on a similar stop smoking journey.
Visit Ready Steady Quit