When it comes to supporting our elderly parents, a quick doctor’s visit is rarely enough. As our loved ones age, their needs become more complex — involving not only medical check-ups but help at home, emotional support, and someone who understands what they’re going through day-to-day.
That’s why 1 Health and Home Carers have joined forces — to provide a seamless experience that bridges high-quality medical care with compassionate in-home support. Whether your parent needs regular check-ups, dementia monitoring, or help with meals and mobility, this partnership offers continuity of care in the truest sense.
🏥 Who Is 1 Health?
Located in Wigram, 1 Health Christchurch is not your average medical clinic. It’s a combined GP and dental practice that operates more like a health club than a traditional clinic.
Here’s what sets them apart:
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Open 7 days a week, including after-hours access doctors in Christchurch
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Home to Dr Teo, a GP who specialises in aged residential care — with deep experience in frailty, dementia, and behavioural changes in older people
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Offers extended GP appointments, including 1.5-hour and even 3-hour full check-up packages
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On-site dental care, skin cancer detection, Aclasta infusions, and instant bedside ultrasounds
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Enrolled patients become “members” and access discounted services like audiology, physio, acupuncture, and now — premium home care
If your parent is struggling with multiple health issues — or if you’re simply looking for a GP who will take the time to listen — 1 Health is worth knowing about.
🧡 Who Are Home Carers?
Home Carers is a Christchurch-based home care agency that provides non-medical support to older people in their own homes. Their carers help with:
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Companionship and conversation
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Meal preparation and shopping
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Morning and evening routines
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Wellness checks and medication prompts
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Overnight support and post-hospital recovery
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Dementia-friendly care
Carers are carefully matched with each client based on needs, personality, and preferences — and the team includes qualified carers, a registered nutritionist, and carers with experience in dementia, Parkinson’s, and frailty.
🤝 How Do We Work Together?
Caring for elderly loved ones isn’t just about medication and mobility. It’s about connection, trust, and ensuring that each person’s whole wellbeing is supported — at the clinic and at home.
That’s where this partnership shines.
When you enrol with 1 Health as a member, you gain access to:
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Discounted home care support through Home Carers
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Priority referrals for in-home help after hospital stays
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Coordinated care planning between your GP and your home care team
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A truly holistic approach to ageing well — with medical, dental, wellness and home support all in one network
🧓 Real Support, Real Peace of Mind
Catherine, a 56-year-old daughter caring for her mum, recently shared her experience:
“Mum needed more help after a fall — not just doctor’s visits, but day-to-day support. We found 1 Health through a friend and were amazed at how thorough the check-up was. Then they referred us to Home Carers and now Mum gets help with meals, companionship, and even a carer she really connects with. It’s been life-changing.”
This is the kind of care most families are hoping for — and exactly what 1 Health and Home Carers are working to deliver.
🔍 Why This Matters for You
If you’re feeling:
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Overwhelmed by juggling your parent’s appointments and home needs
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Frustrated that standard GP visits feel rushed or surface-level
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Unsure how to support your parent post-discharge
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Wishing for a more proactive, joined-up care approach…
…you’re not alone — and help is available.
✅ What to Do Next
If you’re already enrolled with 1 Health, ask your GP about the home care services available through their partnership with Home Carers.
If you’re not yet a member, here’s how to get started:
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Visit 1 Health’s website to explore their GP and dental packages
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Book a check-up appointment for your parent — especially if they haven’t had one in a while
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Ask about discounted access to Home Carers for help at home
You can also visit Home Carers to learn more about how in-home care works.
🧭 Final Thoughts
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to ageing well — but the combination of quality medical care and trusted home support comes pretty close.
With 1 Health providing comprehensive, compassionate GP and dental services, and Home Carers offering flexible, personalised in-home care, you can rest easier knowing your parent is surrounded by the kind of support that truly makes a difference.