Healthcare

Access to quality healthcare is an important part of choosing where to live.

Clutha residents have access to a range of healthcare services across the district, including general practice, community health, hospital services, aged residential care, allied health, and visiting specialist clinics.

At the heart of the district's health services is Clutha Health First, a community-owned integrated health provider delivering general practice, hospital, community, maternity, and outpatient services from its Balclutha campus.

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General Practice

Primary healthcare is available throughout the district, with medical centres located in Balclutha, Milton, Lawrence, Owaka, Tapanui and surrounding communities.

If you are moving to Clutha, we recommend enrolling with a local General Practice as soon as possible. Enrolment provides access to subsidised healthcare, ongoing medical support, and after-hours services where available. 

General Practice Clinics

  • Clutha Health First (Balclutha)
  • Milton Medical Centre
  • Tuapeka Community Health (Lawrence)
  • Catlins Medical Centre (Owaka)
  • West Otago Health (Tapanui)
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Hospital and Community Health Services

Clutha Health First, Balclutha, provides a wide range of services locally, helping reduce the need to travel outside the district for many healthcare needs.

Services include:

  • General Practice
  • Community Hospital
  • Medical Assessment Unit
  • Primary Maternity Services
  • Community Nursing
  • Allied Health Services
  • Radiology
  • Physiotherapy
  • Visiting Specialist Clinics
  • Outpatient Services
  • Day Rehabilitation

Many specialist outpatient clinics are delivered in Balclutha through visiting clinicians, reducing travel to Dunedin for appointments.

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Aged Care and Retirement Living

Clutha offers a range of residential care and retirement living options to support older residents within the district.

Facilities include: