Plans are underway to improve the health services available to the Seddon, Ward and Kekerengu communities.

The Seddon Health Clinic will become a satellite clinic of Dr Mark Foleys’ Blenheim Clinic. New services will be phased

in over the next few months.

The Health Centre will continue to use the Plunket Rooms and Dr Jan Shapcott will continue to provide medical care.

To take advantage of these new services you need to enrol, even if you have used the Seddon Clinic in the past.

Why do I need to enrol?

You need to enrol with the clinic to become entitled to the government funding available through the Marlborough Primary Health Organisation (PHO).

Without this funding your fees can not be reduced. For more information about the PHO check out www.marlboroughpho.org.nz

How do I enrol?

Enrolling is easy. You simply fill out a form at either the Seddon or Blenheim Clinics. You can also download (PDF) (WORD) the registration form from this website.

Once enrolled you will immediately be able to take advantage of lower fees and improved services.

But I already have a GP in Blenheim.

If you already have a GP and wish to stay with them you should not enrol with the Seddon Clinic. You can be seen at the Seddon Clinic but as a

casual patient (ie non enrolled) you will be charged more as the clinic is not funded to see you.

Prescriptions. Plans are currently underway to provide the option of having your prescriptions faxed to Blenheim and your medication

delivered directly to the Seddon Clinic. If negotiations are successful arrangements should be in place within the next 4 weeks.

Who cares for me when the Seddon Clinic is closed?

If you need advice or would like to be seen please call our Blenheim Clinic. Every effort will be made to ensure those who are unwell are seen that

day or allocated a time the following day in Seddon. Currently it is not always possible to be seen the same day for a non urgent problem.

The Wairau Accident and Medical Clinic is  available for emergencies after hours, weekends and public holidays.

How will you access my records?

The medical notes for both the Seddon and Blenheim clinics are stored on a central computer so your notes will be instantly available at both sites.

These notes are not available at other clinics or the hospital.

What will happen to my records if the computer crashes?

Our clinic has very robust backup systems so even in the event of the main computer crashing your records will be safe. The files are also encrypted

so they can be only accessed by authorised personnel.

What additional services will be available?

· Childhood and travel vaccinations

· Dressing changes and wound checks

· Depo provera and allergy injections

· Care Plus visits

· Diabetes and bloods pressure checks

Will the clinic fees go up because of these new services?

No, in fact most of the fees are reduced for those enrolled in the practice.

Fees are adjusted annually. Consultation fees need to be paid on the day. Eftpos and credit card facilities will be available.

Blood tests and Lab results.

We plan to introduce regular lab services through the Seddon Clinic over the next few months.

How do I make an appointment?

Call the Seddon Clinic 8am-5pm weekdays. If the Seddon Clinic is closed when you call, you will be automatically

transferred to the Blenheim Clinic who will be able to help you. If you require the after hours service call 579-4871.

Text reminder service. To receive a text reminder of your appointment simply let us know your cell phone number and you will automatically

be texted beforehand. This service is free. Ver 3.5 July 07