Important Update
Vercoe Brown is becoming Tend Invercargill soon
From 19 October, Vercoe Brown will become part of Tend Health with our two clinics becoming:
- Tend Invercargill Elles Road
- Tend Invercargill Don Street
This exciting change brings our services together as part of the Tend network. You will also notice some gradual updates to our clinic as branding and communications roll out.
Clinic closure: Midday from 8 - 9 October
As part of our transition, we’ll be closed for a short time while we carry out a technical upgrade. If you need to see a GP, you can use Tend's Online Now service for 24/7 online care.
If you need repeat prescriptions around this time, we kindly encourage you to order them in advance.
We won’t be able to complete repeats after midday Thursday 8 Oct and on Friday 9 Oct.
Infection Control
Covid is still with us, along with other respiratory and diarrhoea/vomiting viral infections. All are highly infectious with person to person spread.
Although routine mask wearing is no longer required, we still request that those with any respiratory symptoms (cough, cold, runny nose, sore throat), or diarrhoea and/or vomiting:
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Tell reception if you have symptoms of cough, cold, fever, diarrhea or vomiting).
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A nurse will triage you to decide on where and when to see you.
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You may be asked to do a Covid test before coming to the clinic.
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You may be asked to wait outside or in your car until called in.
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You will be asked to wear a mask on entering the building (or discuss options with the receptionist/nurse if you are unable to wear a mask).
This is to protect other people in the building (vulnerable patients and staff) from any infections.
We also respect patients and staff who prefer to continue wearing a mask when visiting the practice.
Surgery Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Excluding Public Holidays
for advice and to make appointments.
Emergencies
For emergencies
DIAL 111
or, attend the Southland Hospital Accident and Emergency Department.
Our Team
We have
highly skilled doctors
nurse practitioners, and nurses, backed by our knowledgeable and caring administration team.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission statement is to provide holistic primary care in a supportive environment. This acknowledges the physical, mental, cultural and social interactions we have, and the evidence based care with compassion, provided by a mutually supportive practice team.