Tauranga: Accident and HealthCare on Second Ave extends opening hours

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Tauranga’s walk-in urgent care clinic From today, Accident and HealthCare on Second Ave is open from 7am to 10pm daily, instead of 8am to 8pm. A joint statement from Accident and…

Accident and HealthCare in Tauranga has extended its opening hours. Photo / Alex Cairns

From today, Accident and HealthCare on Second Ave is open from 7am to 10pm daily, instead of 8am to 8pm.

A joint statement from Accident and HealthCare and the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (PHO) said the change was in response to a “long-standing need” for longer hours, with evening demand “often running past 8pm”.

Accident and HealthCare business manager Callum Gilbert said it was pleased to make this change ahead of summer.

To keep patients and staff safe, the team would manage the queue in the evening so the clinic could close on time.

Anyone still waiting at closing would be advised by the medical team on the appropriate next step.

This may include being redirected to alternative healthcare services or returning the next day.

“We know you can’t always plan when you’ll need urgent care,” Gilbert said.

“Evenings are always busy, so if you’re able to come earlier, you’ll have the best chance of being seen that night.”

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