DIABETES TRUST

 
  Manawatu Horowhenua & Tararua Diabetes Trust was established in 2000 with prime responsibility being introduction and management of the Free Annual “Get Checked” Review for all persons diagnosed with Diabetes. In October 2007 this responsibility was passed onto the Manawatu PHO however in the period between establishment and this handover the Trust had become involved in numerous other areas in which it continues today.
Currently The Trust is contracted to MidCentral DHB to provide services listed
  • Consumer education
  • Diabetes information
  • Child, youth and young adult education and activities
The Trust also has contracts with other DHBs to provide similar services.

GOVERNANCE:
A board of five Trustees govern the Trust. These persons are representative of the four interest groups with an independent chairman.
  • Kathy Scott represents consumers;
  • Margaret Walsh is the Maori representative;
  • Helen Snell is the Secondary care appointee;
  • Chrissy Paul is the Primary Care representative;
  • John Culling is independent chairman.

MANAGEMENT:
The Trust staff are.
Jacqui Thompson – Manager Education Mob 0274 928 800 E-mail jacqui@diabetestrust.org.nz
Diane Hutley - Administration Mob 0274 928 802 E-mail admin@diabetestrust.org.nz
Bob Wright - Acting Manager / Youth Mob 0274 928 801 E-mail bob@diabetestrust.org.nz


Nurses who tutor on courses are.
  • Jane Ayling
  • Tracey McNeur
  • Karen Lowe
  • Sheryl Bryant
  • Kathy Scott
  • Ann Wright
  • Dorothy Lock
  • Jacqui Thompson

Dietitians who tutor on courses are
  • Pen Menzies
  • Lesley Pearce

LOCATION:
The Trust is located in the “Health on Main” building, 575 Main St, Palmerston North


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