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Description
The SME (self-management education) programme is available to patients who are enrolled in a GP practice in Counties Manukau and have long term conditions including genetic, diabetes and pain specific conditions particularly Māori and Pacific patients.
The DSME (diabetes self-management education) programme is available in Waitemata for people with diabetes (Hba1c over 64 mmol/ml) particularly Māori and Pacific patients who are at risk of complications.
Both the SME and DSME programmes support people to cope better with the challenges of their health issues. They learn tools and methods to live well and improve their condition.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Referral
Self referrals are accepted otherwise you can be referred by a health professional e.g. practice nurse, doctor or physiotherapist.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
This is a free service and is open to anyone over 18 years old living in Counties Manukau.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Course times vary.
Group sessions can be organised in the evenings or weekends.
Please contact our self-management team on (09) 354 7770 or 021 222 1014 or
DSME team on 021 245 8186 or life@procare.co.nz
Languages Spoken
English, Fijian, Samoan
Services Provided
Service types: Education and training, Health screening, Diabetes screening, Information & support, Pacific People, Kaupapa Māori.
Service types: Education and training, Health screening, Diabetes screening, Information & support, Pacific People, Kaupapa Māori.
Service types: Education and training, Health screening, Diabetes screening, Information & support, Pacific People, Kaupapa Māori.
LIFE topics include: Working with your doctor and other health professionals Medication “ how to’s” Keeping active to regain strength and energy Relaxation and stress management techniques Dealing with negative emotions Managing your symptoms Improving communications with family, friends and others Tips for eating well Turn your dreams into reality through personal goal setting Dealing with life’s ups and downs through an evidence-based technique called problem-solving
LIFE topics include: Working with your doctor and other health professionals Medication “ how to’s” Keeping active to regain strength and energy Relaxation and stress management techniques Dealing with negative emotions Managing your symptoms Improving communications with family, friends and others Tips for eating well Turn your dreams into reality through personal goal setting Dealing with life’s ups and downs through an evidence-based technique called problem-solving
- Self management
LIFE topics include:
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Working with your doctor and other health professionals
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Medication “ how to’s”
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Keeping active to regain strength and energy
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Relaxation and stress management techniques
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Dealing with negative emotions
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Managing your symptoms
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Improving communications with family, friends and others
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Tips for eating well
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Turn your dreams into reality through personal goal setting
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Dealing with life’s ups and downs through an evidence-based technique called problem-solving
Carer support: This programme is open to carers.
Carer support: This programme is open to carers.
- Carers
Carer support: This programme is open to carers.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Region
South Auckland
Contact Details
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Phone
(09) 354 7770
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Fax
(09) 262 1484
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Mobile
021 222 1014
Email
Website
The available community programmes are currently Self-Management Education (SME) in Counties Manukau and Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) in Waitemata.
Postal Address
PO Box 105 346
Auckland
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This page was last updated at 11:03AM on September 19, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by ProCare - Community Services.