Planning & Funding

Relationship Management

Te Puna Waiora is responsible for maintaining relationships and linkages between Tairawhiti District Health, other providers, the community and relevant agencies. It is also responsible for ensuring that TDH collaborates and co-operates with other parties, to enable the provision of the best services possible for the people. TDH is committed to consulting with the people of Tairawhiti to ensure that services are provided in such a way that they support and encourage the people of Tairawhiti to attain their optimum wellbeing.

Planning and Needs Assessment

TDH is responsible for assessing and analysing the health needs of the people of Tairawhiti. This is a major exercise, and following data collection, comprehensive analysis is undertaken. Once the needs of the population have been ascertained, they must be prioritised in a manner which addresses any existing inequalities. Following this, in-depth service planning for the region is undertaken, to ensure that planned services will meet assessed need. District Health Boards are required to develop Annual and Strategic Plans in consultation with its community.

Funding of Services

In line with its Annual Plan and Strategic Plan, TDH is responsible for funding a range of health services to the people of Tairawhiti. The funding of services is based on the needs assessment, prioritisation and planning activities undertaken previously. TDH receives the bulk of its funding from the Ministry of Health, with ACC and the Ministry of Social Development providing more specifically targeted service delivery funding.

For more on what Te Puna Waiora does http://www.tdh.org.nz/Departments/tpw/default.asp