Community Groups

Asthma Hawkes Bay

Asthma Hawke's Bay is a charitable organisation offering FREE information, education and Respiratory Nurse Clinics. Spirometry (Lung Function test)is also available to anyone with a Respiratory condition.

Contact Details
Detail
Address167 Marine Parade   View Map
City/TownNapier 4140
Postal AddressPO Box 687, Napier 4140
District Health Board AreaHawke's Bay
Phone06 835 0018
Fax06 835 0038
Email
Website www.asthmafoundation.org.nz
Updated: 7 Sep 2009

Community Group Types
Community Group TypesStatusDetails
Health and Disability Support Groups and Contacts Yes COPD Support Group meets monthly; this is a support group for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Members receive a quarterly newsletter, subsidised exercise/swimming fees, reduced Nebuliser hire fees.
Fitness and Recreation Yes Become a member of Asthma Hawke's Bay and enjoy subsidised swimming and exercise programmes for those who have Asthma or COPD. Doctor referral necessary.
Updated: 13 Sep 2011

Description
Asthma Hawke's Bay offers specialised Respiratory education & support services for the people of Hawke's Bay. No referral necessary. Individual and/or whanau appointments with a Respiratory Nurse/Educator can be booked by phoning the office. We provide a mobile service & hold monthly clinics in Hastings, Waipukurau, & Wairoa also.
Updated: 13 Sep 2011

Special Features
Education (free) for individuals and or whanau also groups schools, clubs and businesses. Respiratory Nurse Clinic and Spirometry. Quarterly newsletter, COPD support group, Nebuliser hire or purchase with discounts to members. Nebuliser accessories for sale, spacers, Allergon bedding for sale, Asthma Fundamentals - a course for health professionals, Spirometry (Lung Function Test)
Updated: 7 Sep 2009

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Updated: 16 Mar 2008

Companionship
CompanionshipSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Activities/Exercise Programme No Yes No Swimming and Adult exercise classes subsidised for members with a Doctor's referral.
Other Social Support No Yes No COPD support group, nebuliser hire (Doctor's referral needed). Nebuliser parts can be purchased from the centre.
Updated: 13 Sep 2011


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