After hours and urgent medical centres (A&E)
Doctor services online or over the phone often have appointments available on the same day. You do not need to be enrolled to use some of them. They are a good option if your usual doctor or nurse cannot fit you in. There will be a cost.
Online and over-the-phone GP appointments
The closest after hours and urgent medical centre is the 24 Hour Surgery on Madras Street, Christchurch.
401 Madras Street
Christchurch
Entrance on the left just before Bealey Avenue
Phone: 03 365 7777
Contact information
To contact Ellesmere Community Facility, call 03 324 3415
Visiting hours
Ellesmere Community Facility visiting hours are 10am to 8.30pm, unless arranged before. It is best to avoid visiting at meal times.
How to get to the community facility
Ellesmere Community Facility is in Leeston.
Ellesmere Community Facility
25 Cunningham Street
Leeston
Parking information
There is parking for patients and visitors onsite, including accessible parks.
Facilities
Wi-Fi and free internet access
Free public Wi-Fi internet access is available in most hospital areas.
To use the free Wi-Fi service:
- When you turn on your Wi-Fi on your mobile device or laptop computer, select “DHB Public Wi-Fi” from the list of options.
- Your device should automatically open a web page where you can accept the terms and conditions.
- You will be able to browse the internet or access your emails.
Note:
- sites and content deemed inappropriate will be blocked when using the free wi-fi
- it is not possible to download movies and other large files
Content accessed by people within Te Whatu Ora facilities on their own network is subject to Te Whatu Ora policy.
Patient and visitor information
Visitor rules and tips
You should not come to our facilities as a visitor or support person if you are unwell. We encourage you to wear a surgical or medical mask when visiting and ask that you clean your hands with the alcohol-based hand gel we provide.
Patients can have more than one visitor except in some situations, for example rooms with more than one patient where it can cause overcrowding.
Smokefree
All of facilities are smoke and vape free. If you are a patient we encourage you to discuss quitting smoking with your doctor or nurse.
If you want help to quit, call Te Hā Waitaha 0800 425 700