Month: April 2026

Free Community Health Checks – DaSH Study

We are pleased to be working in partnership with the University of Auckland on an important research project called the DaSH Study, aimed at improving services and supporting healthy ageing in our community.

About the DaSH Study 

The study looks at how many adults are living with:
• Diabetes
• Sensory health conditions, particularly relating to:
• Eye health
• Hearing
• Foot health
It also aims to understand how accessible current health services are for people with these conditions.

Free Health Checks Available

Adults are being randomly selected through GP clinics and invited to take part in a free health check, which includes screening for:

• Diabetes
• Eye health
• Hearing
• Foot health

Clinic Dates in Waiuku

DaSH Study Clinics will be held at Waiuku Health Centre 28 Apr – 1 May

What happens next?

If you are selected, you will receive a text or e-mail from us followed by a call from a member of the DaSH Team to see if you are interested in participating.

Flu Vaccines from 1 Apr 2026

Get Ready for Flu Season including protection against the “Super K” variant

To book you flu vaccine with us e-mail [email protected]

or call 09 235 9102 AFTER 10am 

We’re excited to let you know that our nurse-led flu vaccination clinics will begin on 1st April! 

Flu vaccination is FREE for the following groups:

– Pregnant people – Protects both you and your baby in the first months of life
– People aged 65 and over
– People with medical conditions, including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, serious mental health conditions and other long-term illnesses
– Children aged 6 months to 4 years with a history of significant respiratory illness

For additional guidance on eligibility see: https://schedule.pharmac.govt.nz/ScheduleOnline.php?edition=&osq=Influenza+vaccine

For other registered patients, we are offering the flu vaccine at the fee of $26.

Influenza is a contagious virus that can cause serious illness, even in healthy individuals. The earlier you get vaccinated, the sooner you’ll be protected including against the virulent “Super K” variant – so get in quick and be prepared for the winter season! 

Annual vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your whānau.

Why get vaccinated?

• Flu isn’t just a bad cold – It can lead to hospitalisation, particularly for those with long-term health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.
• Protects your whānau – Vaccination helps reduce the spread of flu in the community, safeguarding vulnerable groups, including pēpi (babies), older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
• Safe and effective – The flu vaccine has been used for decades with an excellent safety record. It does not contain live virus and cannot give you the flu.
• Annual protection is essential – Immunity from the flu vaccine wanes over time, so getting vaccinated each year gives you the best possible defence.

For more details, visit https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/i/influenza-vaccine-adults

Help keep yourself and your whānau safe this flu season!