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Arthritis New Zealand provides a range of services to all New Zealanders affected by arthritis. Arthritis Educators are predominantly registered nurses or other allied health professionals. To find out what services are available in your area, click here or phone 0800 663 463. Arthritis Education Clinics Arthritis New Zealand provides 45-minute individual consultations (clinics) with an Arthritis Educator. The clinics are held in both urban and rural areas at venues that are easily reached, for example, health centres, pharmacies, maraes and community centres. The benefits of attending a clinic will be increased knowledge, understanding of your condition, skills and information on how to manage it, and how to work better with your health care providers. Arthritis Education and Information Seminars and Community Education Talks Community-based seminars and talks are offered free, or at a low cost, across New Zealand. The seminars offer a range of topics provided by guest speakers such as, rheumatologists, psychologists, physiotherapists, pharmacists and occupational therapists etc. To find out if there are any relevant seminars in your area, click what's on in your area. Living a Healthy Life (LHL) - six-week, self-management course for people with chronic conditions Arthritis New Zealand holds a license from Stanford University in the USA, to run LHL courses. This course has a proven track record in over 12 countries. We have more than 10 years experience in delivering the LHL courses. The interactive course enables people to become effective self-managers of their chronic condition, and gain a better quality of life. To find out if there are any LHL courses coming soon to your area, click what's on in your area. Exercise classes Arthritis New Zealand offers water-based and land-based exercises in some areas in New Zealand. To find out if they are available close to you, click what's on in your area. Support Groups Provide support for people with a particular condition and social events. To find out if there is a relevant support group close to you, please call 0800 663 463 |