News Releases
Here's the latest news from WellSouth.
Questions or comments? Contact us at communications@wellsouth.org.nz
Or contact Frederique Gulcher, WellSouth Communications and Engagement Manager, 021 854 734.
Capitation Confirmation
Friday 26 July 2024No Further Uplift
Despite the resounding rejection and multiple concerns put forward at the 17 July PHO Services Agreement Amendment Protocol (PSAAP) meeting, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has finalised the capitation increase. The main elements will be implemented via a compulsory variation, while some other elements...
WellSouth Unaffected by Recent CrowdStrike Issue
Sunday 21 July 2024WellSouth Service Status Statement
We can confirm that WellSouth Primary Health Network systems have not been impacted by the CrowdStrike product IT issue currently evolving globally.
We also suspect that most practices within our network also do not utilise CrowdStrike, and if you do, you are likely already in contact with...
Long term success for long-term conditions
Thursday 18 July 2024Toitū Takata, the WellSouth long-term conditions programme, was launched earlier this year across many general practices in our Southern health district. Nurse-led, it is empowering clients to self-manage, it is breaking down barriers to accessing care and it is offering an integrated model that will have greater long-term success for...
New local diabetes programme launched
Wednesday 12 June 2024WellSouth Primary Health Network is piloting a new programme to help more people across Otago and Southland self-manage their type 2 diabetes.
Take control of your diabetes is an evidence-based programme developed by WellSouth long-term conditions (LTC) nurses to empower patients in Otago and Southland to self-manage their diabetes diagnosis, with...
Dedicated support for new primary care nurses - International Nurses Day
Friday 10 May 2024Dedicated support for new primary care nurses
WellSouth Primary Health Network is fostering a supported pathway for new nurse graduates into primary care.
As the primary health organisation (PHO) for Southland and Otago, WellSouth has partnered with the Nurse Entry to Practice (NETP) teams at Health New Zealand I...
Silver Award for WellSouth Fracture Liaison Service
Thursday 11 April 2024The WellSouth Primary Health Network’s Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) has won a silver for best practice in the International Osteoporosis Foundations ‘Capture the Fracture’ programme, fitting as it’s April Falls month, an international annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of falls.
WellSouth, the primary health organisation (PHO) for Otago...
Māori and Pasifika flu vaccine boost this winter
Wednesday 03 April 2024WellSouth Primary Health Network is filling a gap for Māori and Pasifika aged 55-64 years old to get a free flu vaccine.
With the flu vaccine now available (April 1), there are many people in Otago and Southland who are eligible for a free influenza vaccine – this includes all...
Invercargill after-hours doctors to continue
Thursday 28 March 2024WellSouth Primary Health Network has moved fast to support continuity of primary care in Invercargill following the closure of the Invercargill Urgent Doctors (IUDS) today (28 March).
WellSouth, the primary health organisation (PHO) for Otago and Southland, is working with Te Hau o Te Ora, the partnership it has...
WellSouth gets the Rainbow Tick
Tuesday 26 March 2024
WellSouth Primary Health Network has achieved a significant milestone, receiving the Rainbow Tick certification, believed to be the first primary health organisation (PHO) in the country to receive the mark *.
Rainbow Tick is a certification mark for organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand that complete a Diversity & Inclusion...
Southern touch to nurse programme
Monday 26 February 2024The South’s first nurse prescriber programme is celebrating its two-year milestone with 50 graduates and no signs of slowing down.
Te Waipounamu Registered Nurse Prescribing in Community Health programme was developed and is delivered by WellSouth, the Southern primary health organisation (PHO) for Otago and Southland in collaboration with Health...