24 Hour Surgery to close for eight hours tonight

The 24 Hour Surgery will be closed from midnight Wednesday to 8am Thursday due to a staffing shortage.

"We have decided to close to ensure we maintain a safe service for patients. We have a shortage of nurses and are working hard to recruit to vacant positions. In the meantime, we may need to adjust our hours from time to time to ensure we can roster our limited staff to provide the best possible service to the community," said Jasmine Mackay, Clinical Director of the 24 Hour Surgery.

We ask people seeking care to call Healthline or a virtual care provider for advice. In emergencies patients should attend Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department.