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

This service is designed to ensure low acuity presentations to Taranaki Base Hospital are actively redirected back to primary care.

The extended care team is available to compliment the care you provide to your patients.

A funded initial consult is available for eligible unenrolled Taranaki patients wanting to enrol with a Pinnacle general practice.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily oral tablet that, when taken as prescribed, can greatly reduce HIV infections as part of a combination prevention strategy. This programme provides funding for patients who meet the Ministry of Health Special Authority for PreP and must be delivered by a GP who meets the minimum education requirements.

This service is delivered by Occupational Therapy Community Solutions (OTCS) and provides a driving assessment to determine fitness to drive.

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.

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.

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.

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.