Expressions of Interest (EPIs) are now being sought from potential providers in the region wanting to be one of 25 Urgent Care Services to be introduced by the NSW Government statewide.
Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) is looking for potential providers in the regions, with the NSW approach of focusing on Urgent Care Services (UCS), rather than just Urgent Care Clinics aimed at allowing flexibility in service delivery that is suited to the local context.
NSW Health is striving to provide a bridge between Emergency Departments and Primary Care by providing Urgent Care Services that integrate with existing providers more effectively.
The aim is to reduce the number of people presenting to emergency departments by addressing service gaps with the purpose of the EOI to elicit interest from general practice and other service providers.
EOI related decisions will be made by NSW Health.
PHN CEO Richard Nankervis said the EOI will allow primary health care providers to tailor services to meet the needs of the community.
“This is an exciting opportunity for general practice and other primary health care services as we gather ideas around potential solutions that will make a real impact in our communities,” he said.
“We’re keen to encourage primary care provides from across the Central Coast and Hunter New England regions to submit an application and to give consideration to partnering with the PHN and Local Health Districts in the development of local collaborative models.”
To participate in the EOI process visit thephn.com.au – Urgent Care Services – Primary Health Network.
Applications close on Friday, December 2.
Primary source: Media release, Nov 14, 2022, Primary Health Network