The Pelorus Area Health Trust (PAHT) was formed in November 2007 to promote, protect and foster primary health care in the Pelorus Area. The Pelorus population is disadvantaged by large travel times to any primary health care. This has been recently compounded by reduction to a part-time GP/nurse service. The latest addition to the mix is the rapid rise of fuel costs.
There is a permanent population of over 3000 people (Census 2006) in the area, nearly half of these live over 30 minutes from Havelock (and over 60 minutes from Blenheim). The holiday population is thought to double or triple that population.
The medical centre is in Havelock, the largest town (pop about 600) It is the nearest place where primary health care can be accessed. Currently, the Havelock Medical Centre is open 3 days a week to provide health care in the Pelorus area
The PAHT wants to identify local primary health needs and then to work with individuals, the community and community organisations to help provide local solutions for the area.
"Local solutions for local problems".
November 2009 Newsletter2009 A.G.M. Notice
Public Meeting - Community Law
Upcoming Events September/October 2009 Pelorus Area Health Trust Nomination Form
August 2009 Newsletter Pelorus Prime Movers Aug 2009 Garage Sale Aug 2009 Update on the Influenza A July 09 Swine Flu Update.......
April 09 - Nurse Xmas 2008
November 2008 Newsletter
Additional notice and Amendment to November newsletter
A.G.M. 2008 events
September 2008 Newsletter
Schedule One
August 2008 Newsletter
Agenda for Pelorus Area Health Trust public meeting
Above meeting cancelled