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.

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

Treatment of patients who are acutely unwell and for whom 3 nights of respite care would be sufficient to avoid a hospital admission.

Treatment of 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.

This service provides funding for excision of suspected skin cancers to an identified group of patients. It provides safe and effective procedures for patients, closer to home, more quickly for the patient and at less cost for the system. Practices who do not have the capacity or capability can refer directly to another local practice.

The Tipu Ora stop smoking service is available to anyone who resides in the Lakes district who smokes and wants help to quit. They can access free face to face behavioural support to stop smoking, and access free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) from the service.

This programme provides funding to provide a brief health assessment to Ukrainians arriving in New Zealand via the 2022 Special Ukraine Policy Visa. All health requirements for coming to New Zealand have been waived under the Visa.

Treatment for women who are haemodynamically stable with pelvic pain and can be safely managed in the community. Investigation of retained products of conception where the patient no longer qualifies for maternity funding.