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Better Breathing Programme

Community Health Service, Respiratory

Description

The Better Breathing Programme is an 8-week programme designed for people with long term respiratory conditions.  Classes involve a personalised exercise regime and self-management education sessions to better understand their condition, monitor their own symptoms and learn how to stay well through better lifestyle and nutrition options.

You can access this programme by referral from the hospital, GP or your Health Practitioner.

Available in these locations:
Pukekohe
Howick
Māngere
Manurewa
Papatoetoe - Alan Brewster Centre
Telehealth 

We can organise an interpreter for people who do not speak English

How do I access this service?

Referral

Your GP, Middlemore hospital or Health Practitioner can refer you to this programme.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Programmes are FREE if you reside in the Counties Manukau region.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Wellness / healthy lifestyle

Education sessions that focus on self-managing your respiratory condition through exercise and better lifestlye and nutrition.

  • Exercise and activity
  • Healthy eating education
  • Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
  • Stop smoking

Education sessions that focus on self-managing your respiratory condition through exercise and better lifestlye and nutrition.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Region

East Auckland, South Auckland

Contact Details

 For more information you can call Sarah Candy 021 414908 programme coordinator or scandy@middlemore.co.nz

Postal Address

Respiratory Department
Private Bag 93311
Ōtāhuhu
Auckland 1640

This page was last updated at 12:41PM on August 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Better Breathing Programme.