QE Health programmes and Referral Criteria For GPS and Specialists

"QE means to me...a sense of coming home. I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 14 and I was fortunate to be referred by my GP to QE to attend their rehabilitation and pain management programme at the age of 24," Elaine, 49...

Clinicians under the Lakes DHB, Waikato DHB, Taranaki DHB and Mid Central DHBs can refer you to:

• ReCharge (Rehabilitation for Change, Acceptance, Growth and Energy) Programme

Clinicians under the Lakes DHB can refer you to:

• Young Adult Rehabilitation Service (YARS)
• Community Rehabilitation (Com Rehab)
• Rheumatology Rehabilitation (Outpatient Physio)
• Fracture Liaison Service (Strong Bones)
• In home programme

Clinicians and ACC case managers from Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Lakes District can refer you to:

• ACC Community Pain Management Service

Rotorua Area Primary Health Services (RAPHS) can refer you to:

• Health Psychology, Counselling & Social Work for Patients with a Long Term Condition

All these programmes are created to work with each individual - everyone is different.
They can be demanding and are designed to help you cope better - physically, socially and emotionally.

Our core role is in providing rehabilitation services to patients with severe arthritis and other chronic disorders.

Rotorua is a natural place for QE Health. The geothermal spas at Rotorua have been providing healing for over a century.

Patients can also participate in these programmes privately - please get in touch to find out more details.

All enquiries and PRIVATE referrals to: