Nelson Bays Primary Health

Nelson Bays Primary Health
20 New Street, Nelson
PO Box 1776, Nelson 7040
Tel: 03 539 1170
Freephone: 0800 731 317
Fax: 03 539 4958
info@nelsonbayspho.org.nz

Diabetes

diabetes

Diabetes NZ Nelson Inc.

03 546 6142
03 545 0106
http://www.diabetes.sunnynelson.co.nz
Nelson drop in centre for information, resources or phone enquiries. Free Community Education 6-week programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or their carers in Nelson/Richmond, Motueka and Golden Bay called: Living with Type 2 Diabetes. Phone for details.

NBPH Community Nutrition Service

03 539 1170
0800 731 317
http://www.bewell.org.nz
Registered Dietitians available at no cost via health professional referral. Can do one-on-one or group consultations. Nutritional assessment and advice for weight management, type two diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other conditions for all ages. Individual assessment and education as well as Group sessions can be arranged. Community group presentations are also provided on request.

Nelson Diabetes Service, Nelson Hospital

03 546 1800 Ext 7840
http://www.nmdhb.govt.nz
Education and support for all people who have diabetes and their families (inpatient and outpatient). Liaison with physicians, paediatricians, GPs / PNs and other health professionals.

Orthotics Department

03 546 1620
http://www.nmdhb.govt.nz
GP referral for shoe alterations, splints and inner soles.

Physiotherapy Department, Nelson Hospital

03 546 1801
http://www.nmdhb.govt.nz
Assessment and treatment provided for continence, lymphoedema management and obstetric patients. Pelvic floor re-education. Bladder re-training. Referrals from Hospital Specialists, GPs, Public Health Nurses, Midwives. No self referral.

Podiatry Services

03 540 3758
Provides services to improve the podiatry care for individuals with diabetes and people at risk of diabetes.

Te Amo Health

03 528 5406
Maori Disease State Management Nurse covering Motueka and Golden Bay region providing clinics, home visits, or group Awhi support
sessions. Available monthly in Golden Bay for individual or group appointments. Primarily works with Maori families. Physical activity
programmes and support groups available. A palliative care service is also available.

Te Hauora o Ngati Rarua Ltd

03 539 0658
Maori Diabetes Nurse Educator to support people with Type 2 Diabetes providing clinics at Victory Community Health Centre, home visits, group Awhi support sessions. A Kaupapa Maori service of education and it has a holistic approach, focusing on the whole person,
whanau/family, spiritual, mental, physical. Also a 6-week education course called 'Caring for Whanau with Type 2 Diabetes". Please phone for details. Also has a Tane Ora Coordinator which works towards improving Maori men's health