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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.
How do I access this service?
Referral
Your GP, Middlemore hospital or Health Practitioner can refer you to this programme.
Charges
Programmes are FREE if you reside in the Counties Manukau region.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Education sessions that focus on self-managing your respiratory condition through exercise and better lifestlye and nutrition.
Education sessions that focus on self-managing your respiratory condition through exercise and better lifestlye and nutrition.
- Exercise and activity
- Healthy eating
- Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
- Smoking cessation (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
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Phone
(09) 276 0044 ext 2123
Website
Contact your GP to access this programme.
Sir Lloyd Drive
Pakuranga Heights
Auckland 2010
Street Address
Sir Lloyd Drive
Pakuranga Heights
Auckland 2010
Postal Address
Respiratory Department
Private Bag 93311
Ōtāhuhu
Auckland 1640
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This page was last updated at 1:30PM on September 5, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Better Breathing Programme.