01/04/2025
Before PHC, I tested my sneakers on the mountain trails. Running long and slow, with lots of snacking, (salted roast kumara bites😋) and soaking in quick summit highs was the best.
Then I fell into CARING. The short burst summit buzz was replaced by daily serotonin highs from helping people. I never looked back.
Two years in, managing PHC, I started seeing gaps:
*Too many can’t afford private care
*DHB services are sometimes stretched
*Not enough advocacy for vulnerable people
*People waiting weeks after returning from hospital to receive ACC care
So, we got to work.
We have reshaped our PHC service to meet ACC guidelines and last year we applied for the Maximising Independence ACC contract—we got it 🙌
Now we’re on the path to full certification so we can start the contract and move towards supporting all government agencies.🥳
Our goal of ‘safety for all older people living at home’ is a very long run to attempt. But with a steady pace (and lots of good snacks 😄), we believe we can bring genuine care and safety to our Upper Clutha Community.
I’ll keep you posted as we climb this next mountain together⛰️ we hope this can support the great work Health Action Wānaka are doing 👌
Sarah
