Diabetes NZ Otago Branch

Community Health Service

Today

Closed today.

Description

Our mission: Ensure every person living in Aotearoa New Zealand with diabetes or at risk of diabetes has equitable access to affordable, quality diabetes care and education.

Diabetes New Zealand aim to reduce the impact of type 1 diabetes and incidence of other types of diabetes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We offer a Wellness Clinic, a Podiatry Clinic and a range of programmes covering awareness, prevention, early detection, education, support and advocacy.

Staff

Noeline Wedlock & Paula Fryer

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Free and paid memberships available.

Hours

Closed today.

Mon – Fri	10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Our normal opening hours are from 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Services Provided

Advocacy

Health screening

Diabetes screening

Diabetes screening

Family / whānau support

Wellness / healthy lifestyle

Diabetes NZ hold a podiatry clinic. This is an affordable low cost service provided for people with diabetes and non-diabetics. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling Diabetes NZ Otago on 03 474 0240 or email noeline@diabetes.org.nz Diabetes NZ Otago also run a free Wellness clinic attended by a long term conditions nurse from Wellsouth who is available for half hour appointments. During these times people can get their blood pressure checked, have their blood glucose tested and also discuss any concerns they may have with their diabetes or general wellbeing. Appointments are also necessary for this clinic please phone 03 474 0240 or email otago@diabetes.org.nz

Foot care
Healthy eating education

Diabetes NZ hold a podiatry clinic. This is an affordable low cost service provided for people with diabetes and non-diabetics.

Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling Diabetes NZ Otago on 03 474 0240 or email noeline@diabetes.org.nz

Diabetes NZ Otago also run a free Wellness clinic attended by a long term conditions nurse from Wellsouth who is available for half hour appointments. During these times people can get their blood pressure checked, have their blood glucose tested and also discuss any concerns they may have with their diabetes or general wellbeing.

Appointments are also necessary for this clinic please phone 03 474 0240 or email otago@diabetes.org.nz

Youth Camp

Diabetes NZ Otago hold two camps a year for Type 1 children and young adults. The summer camp is held in January over four days for children aged between 8-12 years. The winter ski/snowboarding camp is held in September over four days for young adults aged between 13-18 years. If you are interested in attending please contact Diabetes NZ Otago on 03 474 0240.

Diabetes NZ Otago hold two camps a year for Type 1 children and young adults.

The summer camp is held in January over four days for children aged between 8-12 years.

The winter ski/snowboarding camp is held in September over four days for young adults aged between 13-18 years.

If you are interested in attending please contact Diabetes NZ Otago on 03 474 0240.