Reimagining Health Together

Your Health, Your Way

Localities | Ā-rohe

Change to the health system is on it’s way

 

Page contents updated 18 July 2022.

What is a locality?

The Health Reforms have introduced the concept of ‘localities’. This kaupapa calls for a whānau centred population-based approach to address health and wellbeing, recognising the range of socio-economic factors that can impact on health outcomes.

The local needs identified by the community and Mana Whenua will be delivered by organising health and wellbeing services to support locally co-designed solutions. The idea is that care across the locality will be more connected, consistent, and integrated across the different layers of the health and social system to ensure equitable health and wellbeing outcomes.

It is a holistic approach that considers:

Image sourced and adapted from The King’s Fund

 
 

What will a locality mean for the communities?

“Nationally planned, regionally delivered, and locally tailored.”

Communities, together with mana whenua, will be involved in deciding the health priorities for their community. Whānau will have more influence on what health and wellbeing services are available in their communities. It is an opportunity to advocate for the unmet needs by local whānau and close the gaps for inequitable access to care.

Over time, it is expected that care will be delivered in a more seamless and equitable manner, with increased accessibility, improving health and wellbeing outcomes in the community. Once established, we expect whānau will have fewer touch points along a less fragmented care pathway. Care will be a wrap-around service, where a range of providers will work together behind the scenes and simplify the whānau experience.

Why participate in the development of a locality in my area?

This is an opportunity to get involved with your local community.

Involvement with your local locality will provide the opportunity to contribute with the co-design of future services and help shape the solutions to serve whānau needs.

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