29420 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 18 Jun 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29420 (2024)
Question asked:	04 Jun 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	12 Jun 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29420_2024
Document guid:	b093e24d-c5b7-46a3-abe6-0f8758ba9328

29420 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What actions, if any, have been taken in the quarter January to March 2024 to redistribute demand in the primary and community health care sector to non-medical work forces?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised during the January to March quarter, Health New Zealand continued to contract and recruit roles as part of the nationwide Comprehensive Primary Care Team initiative. These roles are intended to complement the workforces within existing primary care teams.