Further Resources

FURTHER RESOURCES

Below are some useful links to websites that provide more information and support for your condition and treatment.

Enbrel® offers you support to help manage your condition and treatment. For more information go to the Additional Support Services page.

 
 

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Arthritis New Zealand
www.arthritis.org.nz

You are not alone. There are 670,000 New Zealanders fronting up to similar challenges with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. 

Arthritis New Zealand's prime aim is to support you with your arthritis so you can lead a better quality of life. Here are some of the ways they help:

  • Trained Arthritis Educators are there to offer support and equip you with the tools you will need to self-manage your arthritis. You can contact them on the helpline 0800 663 463.
  • Comprehensive information available at www.arthritis.org.nz.
  • Link you with other people who are experiencing the same challenges- a network of support groups including online groups and a support service for newly diagnosed.
  • Able to provide information that might help with your employment or access to other support services.
  • Advocating to local and national decision makers on issues of concern such as accessible packaging and improved access to rheumatology services.
  • Funding research projects which focus on the cause and treatment of arthritis.

To become a member of the Arthritis New Zealand family, just call 0800 663 463 or visit their website www.arthritis.org.nz

 

DermNet NZ provides extensive information about skin diseases including psoriasis for patients and health care professionals

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Enbrel® Resources.

If you have been prescribed Enbrel® you have access to further resources related to your treatment including;

  • Reordering resources
  • Needle disposal information

To access these resources go to Enbrel® Resources section
You can gain access to this information by using the barcode information from your Enbrel® box.

Consumer Medicines Information:

For a full list of potential side effects and other consumer information about Enbrel® you can visit the Consumer Medicines Information

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