Can I enrol at The Doctors?

We are currently enrolling patients who meet the below criteria:

• If you are new to Hawkes Bay and do not yet have a local GP

• If you live in the Hawkes Bay area and currently do not have a registered GP practice. 

Please note the criteria above is verified on the National Enrolment System. 

 

*Please note there will be a delay in processing your request of up to 4 weeks.  We are currently working on a one in, one out basis due to our GP’s being at capacity.

You can find practices who are currently enrolling at: Find a family doctor or general practice - Hawkes Bay District Health Board – Our Health (ourhealthhb.nz)

 

What do I need to do to enrol?

If you have been accepted to enrol at The Doctors, our enrolment coordinator will get in touch to explain the process.  You will need to bring in the required ID as specified by the Ministry of Health.  We will need a copy of one of the following:

• A NZ Birth Certificate + a photo identification e.g. drivers license

• A NZ Passport

• An overseas Passport + copy of relevant Visa

For full details of enrolment you can go to: https://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services/eligibility-explained

 

You will also be booked an appointment with one of our nurses, to make sure we have all of your health records, recalls, prescriptions etc. up to date.  They will also do some base line tests.  There is no charge for this assessment appointment.