Your guide to managing long-term conditions
One in four New Zealanders lives with multiple chronic health conditions.
THESE CAN INCLUDE
Diabetes
Heart disease
Respiratory disease
Gout
Stroke
Often, these conditions are experienced by several generations in the same fāmili.
Our Tongan community suffers more than most, and we develop these conditions 10-20 years earlier than non-Māori and non-Pacific people.
AT CARE PLUS YOU WILL RECEIVE
An initial assessment
A care plan and ongoing support from a nurse
Support to make lifestyle changes
Regular follow-ups
Transport to your clinic if it’s needed
The Care Plus programme is free or available at a subsidised rate.
Ask your doctor or nurse to find out more if you think you may be eligible.
