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From 1 February 2026, the maximum amount of medicine that can be supplied on one prescription is changed from 3 months to 12 months. It’s important to remember that even..

A new national framework for the diagnosis and treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Aotearoa New Zealand was announced by Te Whatu Ora in July 2025. Changes came into..

We understand this is a concerning time for many, particularly parents of young children who are not yet vaccinated for measles, as there remains a lot of uncertainty about the..

We are delighted to welcome Dr Vinny Karunasekera back to our team. Vinny has previously worked here while he was completing his GP Registrar training under Dr Brett Mann. Vinny..

We are very sad to see Dr Brett Mann leave our team but wish him all the best for the next chapter in his life.  Brett has made a positive..

We are now offering Covid-19 Vaccinations at the Ilam Medical Centre. If you meet the below criteria, and it has been at least 6months since your last covid-19 vaccination, and..

We no longer require patients to wear masks in the practice. Patients will still be screened for respiratory symptoms.  Anyone experiencing a cough, runny nose, sneezing or Flu symptoms will..

Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. At least 12 groups/strains of this have been identified, including A, B, C, X, Y,  and W. In New Zealand over..

Unfortunately we are unable to take any new patients currently. Our numbers have increased over 2022, to a such a level that we must ensure that we provide the level..