Health & Wellbeing team

Supporting patients with complex health needs through connection and collaboration.

Lucy Adair is the Community Care Coordinator at Henderson Medical Centre and a valued member of the Comprehensive Primary Care Team. A proud West Aucklander and registered nurse.

Lucy brings extensive experience across a wide range of specialties, including neurosurgery, neurology, maternal mental health, infant and child health, and maternity care in both community and hospital settings.

Lucy works in partnership with patients, GPs, nurses, and other providers to support improved health outcomes, particularly where care needs are complex or involve multiple services.

Your GP or nurse may refer you to Lucy if:

• You require referrals to external health providers
• Your care involves coordination between multiple specialties
• You need help navigating or communicating with health and social services
• You would benefit from developing a personalised wellbeing plan to support your health and resilience

Please note: Lucy accepts referrals only from Henderson Medical Centre staff. Self-referrals are not accepted.

Providing expert medication support for safer, more effective care.

Michele Walters is our Pharmacist. With many years of clinical experience, Michele brings a wealth of knowledge to support both patients and the wider healthcare team in General Practice.

She works closely with patients and whānau to provide clear, accessible advice around medications, helping ensure they are used safely and effectively as part of ongoing health management.

You may be referred to Michele by your GP or nurse if:

• Your medications are complex
• You are experiencing side effects
• You have recently been discharged from the hospital
• You’ve been diagnosed with a new medical condition and require medication support

Michele can help with:

• Explaining medications in simple, easy-to-understand language
• Monitoring and reviewing your medications
• Making clinically appropriate changes to your medication when needed
• Ensuring everyone involved in your care is aware of your current medication plan

Looking to boost your health, well-being, or overall quality of life?
Mengyi is here to support you.

As our Health Improvement Practitioner, she offers brief, practical support to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and feel more in control of your wellbeing.

She can work with you on a range of concerns, including:

• Stress or feeling overwhelmed
• Sleep issues or disrupted sleep patterns
• Anxiety, low mood, or feeling down
• Managing long-term physical health conditions
• Relationship or whānau challenges
• Alcohol or drug concerns

What to expect from a session:

• A focused session of up to 30 minutes
• Simple, effective strategies to support your wellbeing
• Guidance or referrals to other services if needed
• Options for face-to-face, phone, or video consults

Please note: Mengyi is not a trained counsellor or psychotherapist, but she offers skilled, evidence-based support to help you take positive steps forward.