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Long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs)
Taranaki | Sexual health | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

This programme provides funding for contraceptive consultation including administration of Depo Provera, and the insertion of contraceptive implants and IUDs to target populations.

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Medical fitness to drive occupational therapy assessments (referral)
Taranaki | Wellbeing | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

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

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Musculoskeletal (POAC)
Taranaki | Musculoskeletal | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

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.

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National bowel screening programme – Primary Care Services
Taranaki | Gastroenterology | Preventative | Over 18 | Over 65

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.

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Neurology (POAC)
Taranaki | Neurology | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

Treatment of patients with acute neurological conditions that can be managed safely in primary care. e.g. migraine.

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Pneumonia (POAC)
Taranaki | Respiratory | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

Treatment for adults and children with moderate pneumonia that can be managed safely in the community.

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Pre-call and recall services for 6-week immunisations
Taranaki | Preventative | Under 18

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.

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Primary mental health brief intervention, counselling and psychology services (referral)
Taranaki | Wellbeing | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

The Primary Mental Health Brief Intervention Service provides support for individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues.

This is not an acute or crisis service and is therefore not the best option for individuals requiring urgent assistance.
If you are worried about the safety of your patient, please contact the crisis team on 0508 292 467

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Primary mental health extended GP consultations
Taranaki | Wellbeing | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

The Primary Mental Health Brief Intervention Service funds one GP counselling sessions/consultations for individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. The service provides funding to GPs for acute mental health support to those presenting with an acute mental health need or to be able to fund safe follow up for someone with a mental health need.

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Proactive respiratory care programme
Taranaki | Respiratory | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

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.

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Taranaki
47 Molesworth Street
New Plymouth 4310
+64 6 759 4364
Tairāwhiti
Level 1
295-299 Gladstone Road (entrance via Cobden Street)
Gisborne 4010
PO Box 1188
Gisborne 4040
06 863 2661
Lakes
Level 1
95 Te Heuheu Street
Taupō 3330
PO Box 1716
Taupō 3351
+64 7 376 0060
Waikato
Norris Ward McKinnon House
Level 3
711 Victoria Street
Hamilton 3204
PO Box 983
Hamilton 3240
+64 7 839 2888
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