This programme is designed to support proactive management for people with chronic respiratory conditions to optimise patients’ chances of staying well during winter months. Funding is available for comprehensive reviews and care planning for patients who are at high risk of respiratory exacerbation during the winter months.
This programme is designed as planned care, not for acute presentations.

Please note this funding is only available for care provided between 1 April 2025 and 30 June 2025.

The Pinnacle primary care psychiatrist provides Waikato Pinnacle GPs with support and advice to manage mental health conditions in general practice, and to give assistance with comprehensive patient assessments and management.

Treatment of patients with acute urological problems that can be managed safely in primary care.

As part of the Rheumatic fever prevention programme, free throat swabs can be offered to eligible populations with suspected Group A streptococcal throat infections.

This service funds both education and practice costs for the insertion of ring pessaries

This programme allows for the management of patients with low-risk chest pain (an EDAC score lower than 16).

Treatment for patients with a severe allergic reaction, who have not had anaphylaxis, are haemodynamically stable and can be safely managed in the community.

A free primary care based sexual health and contraception service for under 25-year olds that aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health of young people and to improve access to first level GP services.

Treatment of children aged 8-16 years for suspicion of SUFE (unexplained hip, or knee pain, especially if the hip is internally rotated and flexed).

The St John redirect service provides the opportunity, where clinically appropriate, for St John to seek general practice intervention and avoid unnecessary Emergency Department utilisation.