The RNZCGP Waikato Bay of Plenty faculty and Te Whatu Ora GP liaison quiz night is back for its third year. Join primary and secondary colleagues for an evening of fun, prizes, and a few tricky questions. Spaces are limited, so RSVP early.

Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Health are hosting a webinar to share progress and next steps in the development of the new primary care health target, announced by the Minister of Health last year.

This comprehensive course is designed to empower nurses with the knowledge and practical skills required for cervical screening.

Please join us (in-person or virtually) for presentations and kōrero, hosted by Dr Gina Kaye, Taranaki GP lead, and focussed on Healthcare NZ supports, Waimanako Taranaki Retreat, and concussion rehabilitation.

This Taranaki education series is designed to strengthen collaboration between general practice teams and Extended Care Team specialists. In this session learn about the role and scope of social work in primary care, when to engage a social worker, and best practice processes for accessing support in areas including housing, financial hardship, health-related assessments, and hoarding and squalor.

Join us for a webinar discussing ADHD management within our network. This session will cover current Community HealthPathways, present our pilot concept for nurse-led diagnostics, and provide a forum to discuss clinical governance and implementation. Help us transition ADHD care into a more accessible, self-sustaining primary care service. You can register your interest during the session, to help shape this pilot.

This is an expression of interest for a valuable training opportunity designed to help frontline health workers feel more confident and prepared in challenging situations. This two-hour session focuses on practical personal safety strategies and enhanced situational awareness.

Pinnacle invites general practices from Taupō and Tūrangi to join us for an evening of speed networking — designed to strengthen connections between primary care teams and local health and community service providers.

Clinicians looking to build confidence in managing lower limb chronic oedema can register for this full-day competency workshop, delivered by the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment Centre (ALERT) at Macquarie University.

The Ministry of Health has introduced standards for B4SC training, recommending 24 hours of initial training for new B4SC nurses. The assessments as well as supervised practice makes up for the hours uncounted. This training is for Waikato region only.