Family Health

Family Health

It's vital to support the health of your entire family unit. We assist everyone from new born babies through to end of life. We provide services which specifically support mums, dads and other carers. 

Our family health services protect and support your wellbeing. 

Naturally we're here if any of your whānau are unwell.  We have supports available for mental health, physical health, and other social needs.

Enrolled children under 14 are eligible for free weekday GP services.

How we can help your family?

Whether you're about to start your family or you've just moved into the area we have a wide range of convenient services.  

Starting a family

If you are trying to have a baby or even just thinking about it, it is important to start getting ready for pregnancy. 

Preconception health care focuses on things you can do before (and between) pregnancies to increase the chances of having a healthy baby. 

Our nurses and doctors will speak with you about important factors like :

  • Medical Conditions / Medication
  • Lifestyle + Behaviour
  • Vaccinations

Once you are pregnant can help you find a midwife.


We can work with your midwife during your pregnancy and offer care for your entire whānau. 


We want you to have the best possible experience. Come and talk with one of our team.

Child Immunisation is FREE

Immunisation protects you and your child(ren) from serious diseases throughout life. 

The Ministry of Health supports immunisation if you have questions about immunisation contact our nursing team. 

The New Zealand National Immunisation Schedule is a series of immunisations (including boosters) given at specific times for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years and adults at 45 and 65. To get the best possible protection, have the immunisations on time, every time.

Immunisation is FREE for children under 12 years  or as advised by the vaccination schedule. Make an appointment today to have your child's vaccines completed.

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Sexual health is important at every age.

Young people may need more support and guidance. Our team provides advice, care, and support for teenagers as they maneuver the changes of adolescence and begin to require sexual health support.


Our sexual health team can confidentially assist with :

  • Safe sex
  • Contraception
  • Relationship Issues 
  • Pregnancy
  • STI Testing + Treatments

Our team is here to support you or your young person.

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Feel better sooner

Life is full of challenges and occasionally we need a bit of extra support. Good mental health is vital component in our physical and social health.


We can help with a wide variety of services for mental wellness. This can include GP support, referrals for counseling, and our behavioural health program, Te Tuma Waiora.


With a focus on cognitive behavioral health, our Te Tumu Waiora team can support you with things like sleep and anxiety which feed into general mental wellness.


We also work closely with The Loft, whose social supports are wonderful in supporting general mental wellness.

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Family health ....

When you enrol your family at Linwood Medical Centre we can help you with :
  • support starting / extending your family
  • caring for you during times of illness 
  • behavioural & physical health
  • immunisation & B4 school checkups
  • mental health support & counselling
  • sexual health & contraception
  • nutrition & lifestyle education
  • attaining & maintaining a healthy weight
  • promoting good sleep habits

Convenience to suit your lifestyle

We are open until late Monday to Thursdays (8am to 8pm)  and we have Weekend Clinics for any urgent needs.

We want to support you with a wide variety of services and appointment times to suit your family and your lifestyle.

At the Linwood Medical Centre we understand that the money can be a barrier to getting the care you need. We have support available upon request. Talk to our team should you need some help.

Want better health? We can help.

Te Tumu Waiora

We can help you meet your health goals, and live well with any existing health concerns.  Book in with one of our GPs or nurses to be referred to the Te Tumu Waiora programme.

Enrol your family at Linwood Medical Centre

Book your appointment with us. Or if you haven't, register
with Linwood Medical Centre below.
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