This programme provides funding to provide a brief health assessment to Ukrainians arriving in New Zealand via the 2022 Special Ukraine Policy Visa. All health requirements for coming to New Zealand have been waived under the Visa.

The B4 School Check (B4SC) is a universal, comprehensive check for all four-year-old’s that includes height and weight, vision and hearing, immunisations, oral health, and behavioral and developmental components.

The Waikato strength and balance service aims to decrease the incidence and severity of falls in older adults by improving their strength and balance, increasing function and confidence and maintaining their long-term independence. 

Vaccination for people and whānau eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

This new programme is a collaboration between Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa (Facilitation Service) and general practices.

Patients 65 years and over having an acute event, causing a borderline level of function with a reduction in personal activities of daily living or extended activities of daily living, meaning it is not safe to send them home.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Early detection of persistent HPV infections through HPV Primary Screening, in addition to HPV vaccination efforts, is intended to help the country meet its goal of eliminating cervical cancer.

This service aims to support and work with existing networks providing immunisation information, education, support and advice.

The Waikato strength and balance service aims to decrease the incidence and severity of falls in older adults by improving their strength and balance, increasing function and confidence and maintaining their long-term independence. 

The National Bowel Screening Programme has two objectives; reduce mortality rates from bowel cancer and to identify and remove pre-cancerous advanced adenoma from the bowel before they become cancerous.

The once and for all stop smoking service is available to anyone who resides in Waikato who smokes and wants help to quit can access free face to face behavioural support to stop smoking. Patients can access free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) from the service.

General practice plays a critical role in the delivery of childhood immunisations. This funding aims to alleviate some of the administrative burden currently being experienced by general practice and is part of a broader approach to support an increase in completion of 6-week immunisation rates. Please note this funding is available 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2025.