Te Puna Mātauranga is Pinnacle's secure members' area for general practice teams. It's the main place members access practice-only updates, programme guidance, forms and templates, education resources, and links to key tools.
Authorised admin users also use this space to manage their practice information.
Find practice-only information and tools, including:
•Practice updates and notices
•Programme guidance and workflows (including immunisation operations)
•Forms and templates
•Education resources and webinar recordings
•Funding and claims support (how-to and key links)
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Women's health
This service funds the guideline directed management of eligible patients with abnormal uterine bleeding who would benefit from further investigation and/or treatment
Taranaki | Under 18 | Over 65 | Over 18 | Women's health
This service funds the guideline directed management of eligible patients with abnormal uterine bleeding who would benefit from further investigation and/or treatment
Lakes | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Women's health
This service funds the guideline directed management of eligible patients with abnormal uterine bleeding who would benefit from further investigation and/or treatment
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal
The ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for eligible patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
Taranaki | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal
The ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for eligible patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal
The ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
Lakes | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal
The ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for eligible patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
This programme provides funding for Aclasta infusions for eligible patients. The infusion is to be provided in the community by the patient’s general practice.
Lakes | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Cardiovascular
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 | Cardiovascular
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
Waikato | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Cardiovascular
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
Taranaki | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Cardiovascular
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
The B4 School Check (B4SC) is a universal, comprehensive check for all four-year-old’s that includes height and weight, vision and hearing, immunisations, oral health, and behavioral and developmental components.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Wellbeing
This service is designed to support a co-response team where mental health clinicians, kaimahi Māori, Police and St John will work together when responding to mental health emergency calls.
Overview The aim is to improve the availability and integration of health information between the Community Living team and the primary care teams with the end goal of improved outcomes for these patients. These clients face significant barriers to healthcare because of their communication and other
Pinnacle MHN contract directly with Waikato community podiatrists to provide care for patients with diabetes who have had a foot check that determines they are high risk. This care is provided across the region.
Presbyterian Support East Coast (PSEC) is the lead agency in the Tairāwhiti area. Enliven, the service arm of PSEC that aims to maximise the independence of older people has the role of administering the community group strength and balance programme.
The Taranaki strength and balance service aims to decrease the incidence and severity of falls in older adults by improving their strength and balance, increasing function and confidence and maintaining their long-term independence.
The Waikato strength and balance service aims to decrease the incidence and severity of falls in older adults by improving their strength and balance, increasing function and confidence and maintaining their long-term independence.
This service is provided by the Reviva rehab team. The team will work with the person in their own home or in a class setting providing a strength and balance programme prescribed for them.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Gastroenterology
IV treatment for adults with moderate dehydration not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic that can be safely managed in the community e.g. gastroenteritis, hyperemesis gravis, migraine.
Oral rehydration only for children (6months - 15yrs) with moderate dehydration or at risk of getting severely dehydrated due to gastroenteritis that can be managed safely in the community.
IV treatment for adults with moderate dehydration not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic that can be safely managed in the community e.g. gastroenteritis, hyperemesis gravis, migraine.
Oral rehydration only for children (6months - 15yrs) with moderate dehydration or at risk of getting severely dehydrated due to gastroenteritis that can be managed safely in the community.
Taranaki | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Gastroenterology
IV treatment for adults with moderate dehydration not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic that can be safely managed in the community e.g. gastroenteritis, hyperemesis gravis, migraine.
Oral rehydration only for children (6months - 15yrs) with moderate dehydration or at risk of getting severely dehydrated due to gastroenteritis that can be managed safely in the community.
Waikato | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Gastroenterology
IV treatment for adults with moderate dehydration not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic that can be safely managed in the community e.g. gastroenteritis, hyperemesis gravis, migraine.
Oral rehydration only for children (6months - 15yrs) with moderate dehydration or at risk of getting severely dehydrated due to gastroenteritis that can be managed safely in the community.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Wellbeing
The ED High Users Primary Care Reconnection Service is designed to re-establish (or establish) the connection of individuals and whanau with their primary care team, by providing funded consultations to develop and implement a comprehensive shared care plan alongside the relevant care partners to empower increased self-management and planned accessing of health services.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | End of life
The Service is intended to facilitate the care of terminally ill patients in their home or the practice environment by increasing access to primary care.
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | End of life
The Service is intended to facilitate the care of terminally ill patients in their home or the practice environment by increasing access to primary care.
Taranaki | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | End of life
The Service is intended to facilitate the care of terminally ill patients in their home or the practice environment by increasing access to primary care.
Waikato | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | End of life
The service is intended to facilitate the care of terminally ill patients in their home or the practice environment by increasing access to primary care.
Overview The extended care team is available to compliment the care you provide to your patients. The team includes a number of disciplines both clinical and non-clinical who are able to support patients across the lifespan with managing their health, including the complexities of long -term conditi
Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
Patients 65 years and over having an acute event, causing a borderline level of function with a reduction in personal activities of daily living or extended activities of daily living, meaning it is not safe to send them home.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Gastroenterology
Patients identified as being at risk of being hepatitis C positive are able to be screened at a range of service providers. If any of these patients are hepatitis C antibody positive they can then engage with general practice in order to have further testing and possible treatment initiated.
Taranaki | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Preventative
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily oral tablet that, when taken as prescribed, can greatly reduce HIV infections as part of a combination prevention strategy. This programme provides funding for patients who meet the Ministry of Health Special Authority for PreP and must be delivered by a GP who meets the minimum education requirements.
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Women's health | Preventative
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Early detection of persistent HPV infections through HPV Primary Screening, in addition to HPV vaccination efforts, is intended to help the country meet its goal of eliminating cervical cancer.
Waikato | Over 18 | Over 65 | Women's health | Preventative
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Early detection of persistent HPV infections through HPV Primary Screening, in addition to HPV vaccination efforts, is intended to help the country meet its goal of eliminating cervical cancer.
Taranaki | Over 18 | Over 65 | Preventative | Women's health
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Early detection of persistent HPV infections through HPV Primary Screening, in addition to HPV vaccination efforts, is intended to help the country meet its goal of eliminating cervical cancer.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Over 65 | Women's health | Preventative
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Early detection of persistent HPV infections through HPV Primary Screening, in addition to HPV vaccination efforts, is intended to help the country meet its goal of eliminating cervical cancer.
ICCT – physical and transition of care pathway for patients with long term mental illness
Waikato | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Wellbeing
The service focuses on collaboration between the patient, their GP and mental health providers to remove barriers for these patients to access primary care, and to assist the patient to reach a stage where they are able to self-fund their primary care.
The Waikato strength and balance service aims to decrease the incidence and severity of falls in older adults by improving their strength and balance, increasing function and confidence and maintaining their long-term independence.
This programme is available for people with type 2 diabetes who need to start insulin. The service provides funding for an initial consultation to start insulin and one follow up appointment.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Diabetes
This programme is available for people with type 2 diabetes who need to start insulin. The service provides funding for an initial consultation to start insulin and one follow up appointment.
This programme is available for people with type 2 diabetes who need to start insulin. The service provides funding for an initial consultation to start insulin and one follow up appointment.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Diabetes
This programme is available for people with type 2 diabetes who need to start insulin. The service provides funding for an initial consultation to start insulin and one follow up appointment.
Waikato | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Cardiovascular
This programme provides funding for IV iron infusions for patients who meet the PHARMAC special authority criteria for prescribing subsidised ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject) in the community. The infusion is to be provided in the community by the patient’s general practice
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Cardiovascular
This programme provides funding for IV iron infusions for patients who meet the PHARMAC special authority criteria for prescribing subsidised ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject) in the community.
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Cardiovascular
This programme provides funding for IV iron infusions for patients who meet the PHARMAC special authority criteria for prescribing subsidised ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject) in the community.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Cardiovascular
This programme provides funding for IV iron infusions for patients who meet the PHARMAC special authority criteria for prescribing subsidised ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject) in the community.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Sexual health
This programme provides funding for contraceptive consultation including administration of Depo Provera, and the insertion of contraceptive implants and IUDs to target populations.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Sexual health | Women's health
This programme provides funding for contraceptive consultation including administration of Depo Provera, and the insertion of contraceptive implants and IUDs to target populations.
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Sexual health | Women's health
This programme provides funding for contraceptive consultation including administration of Depo Provera, and the insertion of contraceptive implants and IUDs to target populations. Vasectomies for priority men are funded under this programme.
Waikato | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Sexual health | Women's health
This programme provides funding for contraceptive consultation relating to long acting reversible contraceptives, including administration of Depo Provera, and the insertion of contraceptive implants and IUDs to target populations. Removal of these devices as necessary is also funded.
Overview This funding supports the community-based management of eligible patients with measles, suspected measles or who are close contacts of measles cases in line with the Ministry of Health guidelines. Eligible patients must have been referred to practice by the Public Health Team No simultaneou
The subsidy provides a payment so that skin lesion surgical procedures can be offered to patients who would otherwise be unable to afford this service.
The subsidy provides a payment so that skin lesion surgical procedures can be offered to patients who would otherwise be unable to afford this service.
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 65 | Over 18 | Musculoskeletal
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 (unexplained hip, or knee pain, especially if the hip is internally rotated and flexed).
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Musculoskeletal
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 (unexplained hip, or knee pain, especially if the hip is internally rotated and flexed).
National bowel screening programme – Primary Care Services
Waikato | Over 18 | Over 65 | Preventative | Gastroenterology
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.
National bowel screening programme – Primary Care Services
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Over 65 | Gastroenterology | Preventative
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.
National bowel screening programme – Primary Care Services
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Gastroenterology | Preventative
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.
National bowel screening programme – Primary Care Services
Taranaki | Over 18 | Over 65 | Gastroenterology | Preventative
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.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Respiratory | Wellbeing | Preventative
The once and for all stop smoking service is available to anyone who resides in Waikato who smokes and wants help to quit can access free face to face behavioural support to stop smoking. Patients can access free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) from the service.
Pre-call and recall services for 6-week immunisations
Taranaki | Under 18 | Preventative
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.
Pre-call and recall services for 6-week immunisations
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Preventative
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.
Pre-call and recall services for 6-week immunisations
Lakes | Under 18 | Preventative
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.
Pre-call and recall services for 6-week immunisations
Waikato | Under 18 | Preventative
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.
Primary mental health brief intervention, counselling and psychology services (referral)
Taranaki | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Wellbeing
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
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Wellbeing
The Primary Mental Health Brief Intervention Service funds two GP counselling sessions/consultations for individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 65 | Over 18 | Wellbeing
The Primary Mental Health Brief Intervention Service funds two GP counselling sessions/consultations for individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Over 65 | Over 18 | Wellbeing
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.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 65 | Over 18 | Wellbeing
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.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Respiratory
The Respiratory Programme is designed to support proactive management of respiratory conditions to try to optimise patients’ chances of staying well during winter months.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Respiratory
As part of the Rheumatic fever prevention programme, free throat swabs can be offered to eligible populations with suspected Group A streptococcal throat infections.
Waikato | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Respiratory
As part of the Rheumatic fever prevention programme, free throat swabs can be offered to eligible populations with suspected Group A streptococcal throat infections.
Treatment of patients with a severe allergic reaction, who have not had anaphylaxis, are haemodynamically stable and can be safely managed in the community.
Treatment for patients with a severe allergic reaction, who have not had anaphylaxis, are haemodynamically stable and can be safely managed in the community.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Allergy
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 65 | Over 18 | Wellbeing
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.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Wellbeing
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.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Women's health | Preventative
Providing targeted follow-up, community outreach and support to priority group women, and people with a cervix, who have barriers to accessing cervical screening.
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Skin | Preventative
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.
This service provides funding for excision of suspected skin cancers referred from a GP or practice to, and recommended for removal by, the Te Whatu Ora Waikato teledermatology service.
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Wellbeing | Respiratory | Preventative
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.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Respiratory | Preventative | Wellbeing
The Tui Ora stop smoking service is available to anyone who resides in Taranaki 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.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Preventative
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.
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Preventative
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.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Preventative
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.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Preventative
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.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Women's health
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.
Taranaki | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Women's health
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.
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Women's health
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.
