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86 programmes available
Lakes | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Immunisation
Treatment for adults and children with moderate pneumonia that can be managed safely in the community.
Lakes | Under 18 | Immunisation | Screening services
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.
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Immunisation
Treatment of patients with acute urological problems that can be managed safely in primary care.
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Immunisation
Treatment of patients who are acutely unwell and for whom 3 nights of respite care would be sufficient to avoid a hospital admission.
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Immunisation
Treatment of patients with a severe allergic reaction, who have not had anaphylaxis, are haemodynamically stable and can be safely managed in the community.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Immunisation
Treatment of patients with abdominal pain, who are haemodynamically stable.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Immunisation
Treatment of patients with suspected ACC related DVT with a Wells Score of >= 2 or a positive D-dimer.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Immunisation
Treatment of patients with low risk undifferentiated chest pain (within 5 days of presentation) where the diagnosis is unclear, but the patient would otherwise be sent acutely to hospital for ECG. This funding does not cover the cost of a routine ECG
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Immunisation
Treatment of patients with moderate asthma exacerbation that can be safely managed in the community.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Immunisation
Treatment of patients with an acute or sub-acute COPD exacerbation that can be safely managed in the community
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Immunisation
Treatment of adults with acute heart failure that can be safely managed in the community.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Immunisation | Screening services
Vaccination for people and whānau eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
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