The Chronic Disease Telephone Coaching Service (CDTC) is a telephone based support service provided free of charge. The program will help people with chronic diseases improve their ability to self manage their condition. This leads to improved quality of life and reducing the incidence of exacerbation and progression of their disease. The Telephone Coaching program includes an individualised plan to help patients achieve their personal health goals, regular support calls from the program's registered nurse, advice on ways to improve aspects of the patient's health including weight management, understanding their medication and the importance of exercise, advice on effectively communicating with their doctor and access to 24 hour, 7 day a week telephone support. a referral from any treating clinician in required for Telephone Coaching