The Lymphoedema Service is part of Home Health Care and is based at Home Health Care, Orakau Rd, Mangere, with satellite clinics at Home Health Care, Papakura, and Botany SuperClinic.

Where possible, the service endeavours to see patients at a clinic nearest to their home. However, at times patients may be asked to travel to one of the other clinics for treatment.   

The Lymphoedema Team are multidisciplinary registered healthcare professionals, specialised in the  assessment and treatment of lymphoedema.

The Counties Manukau Health Lymphoedema Service provides assessment, treatment and self management plans.  It also provides education and awareness of the risk of developing lymphoedema and to minimise its impact.

Although lymphoedema is a chronic condition it can be well managed.  

Referrals are accepted from all health professionals on the designated Lymphoedema Service referral form.  Referrals should be faxed or posted (see contact details).

Referrals may be made for people of all ages residing in a domestic residence within the CMDHB area.

A letter will be sent to patients on receipt of referral. Patients accepted for treatment will be placed on a waiting list and contacted with an appointment as soon as a practitioner is available. If your condition becomes worse while you are waiting to be assessed, you should contact your GP.  

There are no charges for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the Eligibility Directions specified criteria set by the Ministry of Health. If you do not meet the criteria, you will be required to pay for the full costs of any medical treatment you receive during your stay.

To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit the Ministry of Health website.

For any applicable charges, please phone the Accounts Receivable Office on (09) 276 0060.

Orakau Rd Clinic - Parking is available in front of Building 38. Reception can provide a parking permit which will allow free parking.

Botany SuperClinic - Parking is available at the front and side of the East Care complex. There is no charge for parking.

Awhinatia (Papakura Home Health Care) - Designated parking is available behind the Home Health Care building. There is no charge for parking.