The clinical diabetes specialist in primary care provides clinical mentorship and advice to the practice team in supporting patients with diabetes.

Pinnacle MHN contract directly with Waikato community podiatrists to provide care for patients with diabetes who have had a foot check that determines they are high risk. This care is provided across the region.

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.

Treatment of children under 5 years with acute croup that can be safely managed in the community.

Treatment of patients with suspected DVT (excluding ACC) with a Wells Score of >= 2 or a positive D-dimer.

IV treatment for adults with moderate dehydration not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic that can be safely managed in the community e.g. gastroenteritis, hyperemesis gravis, migraine.

Oral rehydration only for children (6months - 15yrs) with moderate dehydration or at risk of getting severely dehydrated due to gastroenteritis that can be managed safely in the community.

This programme is available for women with diabetes in pregnancy who need to start insulin and have been referred by the diabetes in pregnancy team.

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

The service is intended to facilitate the care of terminally ill patients in their home or the practice environment by increasing access to primary care.