Please join me in welcoming Krisca Gould to Hospice. Krisca is taking up the hugely important role of Volunteer Programme Manager, meaning she will be the first point of contact and overseer of our hundreds (nearly 500) of volunteers. Krisca worked for the American Heart Association in Michigan for 14…
People often ask us what they can do to help provide for our patients and whānau. This is our current wishlist: Books for our patient/whānau library: various titles $35 each “Feelings” stones and cards for use by social workers: $81.95 for the set Trees for Hospice:…
Nicky Reid from GBB (Good B*tches Baking) brought in these chocolate oat cookies and gingernut slice for our patients and their whānau. Her team brings something every week and it spreads a little sweetness, care and love among those who need it. Nicky has shared her recipe for those…
As with all retail businesses, Covid-19 hit the Hospice Shops hard, forcing us to close during Levels 4 and 3. The loss of revenue was significant, but the shops team are a resilient bunch and have rallied in Level 2.…
What a changed and ever-changing world we live in. I hope you are well and looking forward to getting back to the “new normal”, while our economy takes a slow and painful road to recovery. I know many people have been and will continue to…
Our winter 2020 newsletter is filled with stories of kindness and love, about patients, volunteers, and new staff at the Nelson Tasman Hospice. Click here to read more: Winter 2020 Newsletter
Jacob in the Hospice Specialist Palliative Care Unit (SPCU) with family cat Alkaline Jacob Helleur had a real rapport with his hospice community nurse. The trust between them meant he could receive the care he needed. Jacob died aged 21…
Joan is such a great help to us. If you would like to volunteer with Nelson Tasman Hospice, please contact Krisca Gould krisca.gould@nelsonhospice.org.nz or phone (03) 546 3912.
We are looking for a volunteer to help with maintaining the beautiful landscaped gardens we have at hospice. We need a team of people to cherish the trees that the public has donated and to generally help prioritise all the…
Raelene Norris is mourning the loss of her husband, but she feels good knowing he had the best death possible. I was supported to support Milton. Milton Norris was only 68 when he died in September. He had been dealing…