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Session Information Welcome to our Coeliac Disease Education site for newly diagnosed adults. Group education classes for adults newly diagnosed with coeliac disease at Christchurch Hospital or Ashburton Hospital are available in Christchurch and online. The sessions are run by our dietitian here at Village Health, takes approximately 1 hour. You must be referred by your specialist or GP. These sessions are accessed by referral only. If you have stumbled across this page a

Session Information These sessions are accessed by referral only. If you have been referred here by your GP, nurse, dietitian or specialist and you have received a text confirmation, please read on and book into one of our upcoming sessions. If you have stumbled across this page and you have IBS, you may be eligible to attend! Please discuss with your health professional about being referred to these sessions. Alternatively, check out HealthInfo Canterbury for further informa

At Village Health, wellbeing goes beyond medical care. Our wellness and social initiatives support the whole person through lifestyle guidance, mental wellbeing support, health coaching, education, and community connection. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where individuals and whānau feel supported, empowered, and connected to the care they need to thrive.

One Issue Per Appointment ​ General Practitioners cannot see large numbers of patients with multiple problems and continue to practice safely and effectively. ​ This also causes doctors to run late. Please discuss with reception if you need a longer appointment. ​ Be aware a second same day appointment does NOT carry a government subsidy. You will be charged at the full unsubsidised fee. For a 30 minute appointment, please get in touch. Please note, you may be charged for

In order to best co-ordinate your care we would like to work with you to create a plan designed to improve our ability to meet your health needs. The Personalised Care Plan Aims to support patients to work with care teams to coordinate care around their needs and prioritises and to make the goals and activities visible to other clinical teams. Is a patient-centred plan which documents: problems the patient currently experiences ​ what they want to achieve with regard to th

The main treatment for upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) is to ease symptoms whilst your immune system clears the viral infection. One or more of the following may be helpful: Taking paracetamol or ibuprofen Paracetamol and ibuprofen will reduce a high temperature (fever) and to ease any aches, pains and headaches. Follow the instructions given with the medicine carefully and do not take more than the advised dose. Only give these medicines to children under the age

Measles is one of the most dangerous and contagious diseases. If you are not sure if you had two MMR doses, call us at 03 3388595 to check your status. More information can be found at Measles

April-May 2026 Newsletter As we move further into the year, it’s a great time to check in on your health and wellbeing — and we’re here to make that as easy and accessible as possible. At Village Health, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our community, with new services, new team members, and exciting progress toward our Rolleston site. Whether it’s same-day care when you need it, longer-term planning through Wellness Reviews, or simply knowing you can see y