55908 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 16 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	55908 (2024)
Question asked:	02 Sep 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	10 Sep 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_55908_2024
Document guid:	93efbb8e-6b8e-4e36-83bb-9b01d86cf60f

55908 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What actions, if any, have been taken in the quarter April to June 2024 to redistribute demand in the primary and community health care sector to other workforces?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised during the April to June 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 workforces within existing primary care teams.