Greater Role For Nurses In Primary Care

In April 2020, I was a home support nurse. I was sent to spend the weekend...

Greater Role For Nurses In Primary Care

Nurse practitioners are highly skilled professionals who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medicines and develop treatment plans. They often manage more complex healthcare needs, giving New Zealanders greater choice and better access to health services.

GP Contract 2025/26: What This Means for Primary Care Networks

At THC Primary Care, we provide resources for primary care network leaders. This blog provides a deeper dive into the GP contract changes coming in 2025/26, which was released on 28 February 2025 and follows on from the high-level summary found here: https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/post/the-gp-contract-25-26. The 2025/26 GP Contract marks a significant evolution in primary care delivery, representing the government's commitment to "shift care i…

Greater role for nurses in primary care

Boosting our nursing workforce will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Kiwis will get better access to primary healthcare under our Government’s plan to empower more nurses to deliver timely, quality services in local communities.“Strengthening this important workforce is vital to ensuring New Zealanders get the care they need, when they need it.“Cabinet has agreed to:  Increase the number of tr…