Call out for Voluntary Assisted Dying GPs in Northern NSW LHD
The Northern NSW LHD is seeking interested GPs to help in the delivery of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Service across the Local Health District. Training will be provided, and the role will undertake some/all (depending on personal preferences) tasks and responsibilities of consulting, assessment and administration as defined in the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act
Thank you for shaping the future of health care on the North Coast!
Back in March, we asked you for your help in spreading the word about our Better Health Community Survey 2024. This is a quick note to say THANK YOU to everyone for sharing this important survey with your networks. Thanks in large part to your efforts, we were able to achieve 3,300+ survey responses: These
Healthy North Coast Board Chair Update
Dr Adrian Gilliland shares some key Healthy North Coast achievements as well as state and national developments affecting the local primary health landscape. It’s with great pleasure that I share some updates from Healthy North Coast, showcasing our commitment to fostering healthier communities and driving impactful change. As the Chair of Healthy North Coast, I
In case you missed it – Voluntary Assisted Dying: Six Months On
Earlier in April, Healthy North Coast facilitated a live webinar called Voluntary Assisted Dying: Six Months On. The webinar explored how the VAD landscape has evolved 6 months on from legislative change. Our panellists shared their expert knowledge and experience with attendees and answered the many questions that came their way. One of the key
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference 2024
Mark your calendars for 22 June 2024 and join Healthy North Coast as we come together to shape the future of primary healthcare. Healthy North Coast’s Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference is shaping up to be an exceptional day of learning, networking, and impactful discussions on immediate care in primary health, set amongst the
In the end…what matters most to you?
National Palliative Care Week (19-25 May 2024) aims to connect Australians with the ‘people at the heart of quality palliative care’ – the doctors, nurses, social workers, volunteers, and many others, to encourage a deeper understanding of what palliative care is. Join Healthy North Coast for a live webinar on Monday 20 May 6–7pm, where
Financial support is available for North Coast patients
Does your medical practice refer patients for specialised healthcare that is not available locally? The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) provides financial assistance to people from regional NSW to access specialist, allied healthcare services and non-commercial clinical trials. Eligible patients receive a subsidy for travel and accommodation costs, including private vehicle travel
Meet Dr Beth Allin
I’m Beth Allin, a GP in Grafton, NSW. I graduated from medical school in England in 2011 and moved to Australia in 2012 during the London Olympics. I completed my GP training in the North Coast and have been working in Grafton for nearly seven years. In general practice, my particular interests are in child
Tweed Hospital services are moving
The new Tweed Valley Hospital at 771 Cudgen Road, Cudgen is opening to patients at 8am on Tuesday 14 May 2024. On the same day the Tweed Valley Hospital opens to patients, The Tweed Hospital at Powell St, Tweed Heads, will close. From 8am, Tuesday 14 May, anyone requiring emergency medical care should present to
Partnering for improved wound management on the Mid North Coast
Healthy North Coast has partnered with the Agency for Clinical Innovation and Mid North Coast Local Health District to improve wound management across the Mid North Coast community. The project aims to enhance the integration of chronic wound management services across all care settings and disciplines by strengthening partnerships, building knowledge about wound management HealthPathways,
Immunisation update timely as flu season hits
Healthy North Coast was delighted to partner with North Coast Public Health for the most recent round of clinical society gatherings, where more than 350 health professionals joined forces to learn and gain knowledge on immunisation updates. With the 2024 flu season kicking off, a new shingles vaccine available, and immunisation schedule changes, it was
HealthPathways update – April 2024
New HealthPathways A number of new pathways have been added to the Mid and North Coast HealthPathways website. These include: IV Infusion and Transfusion Requests Preparing a Patient for a Disaster Preparing a General Practice for a Disaster Disaster Support Reviewed and updated pathways Below is a list of pathways that have recently been reviewed
