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21 programmes available
Lakes | Under 18 | Cardiovascular | Gastroenterology | Neurology | Renal | Preventative | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Musculoskeletal | Respiratory | Skin | Wellbeing | Primary options | Children & youth
Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
Lakes | Under 18 | Allergy | Respiratory | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Gastroenterology | Wellbeing | Musculoskeletal | Neurology | Renal | Skin | Children & youth
This service aims to improve access to after hours care for children under 14.
Lakes | Under 18 | Gastroenterology | Children & youth | Primary options
Treatment of ingested metal foreign body in children with no red flags i.e. if object is a disc battery, sharp object, object >5cm, multiple magnets.
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 65 | Over 18 | Musculoskeletal | Children & youth | Primary options
Treatment of adults with suspicion of pathological fracture where there is no history of injury and children aged 8-16 years for suspicion of SUFE (unexplained hip, or knee pain, especially if the hip is internally rotated and flexed).
Lakes | Under 18 | Preventative | Immunisation | Children & youth
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.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Cardiovascular | Gastroenterology | Neurology | Respiratory | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Musculoskeletal | Renal | Skin | Primary options | Children & youth
Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Allergy | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Gastroenterology | Musculoskeletal | Neurology | Renal | Respiratory | Skin | Wellbeing | Children & youth
This service aims to improve access to after hours care for children under 14.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Gastroenterology | Children & youth | Primary options
Treatment of ingested metal foreign body in children with no red flags i.e. if object is a disc battery, sharp object, object >5cm, multiple magnets.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Musculoskeletal | Children & youth | Primary options
Treatment of adults with suspicion of pathological fracture where there is no history of injury and children aged 8-16 years for suspicion of SUFE (unexplained hip, or knee pain, especially if the hip is internally rotated and flexed).
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Preventative | Immunisation | Children & youth
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.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Respiratory | Advanced primary options | Children & youth
As part of the Rheumatic fever prevention programme, free throat swabs can be offered to eligible populations with suspected Group A streptococcal throat infections.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Musculoskeletal | Renal | Skin | Cardiovascular | Gastroenterology | Neurology | Respiratory | Primary options | Children & youth
Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
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