Christmas, once a time of joy with a loved one, can become day of pain and grief, a stark reminder of one’s loss. We asked our Nelson Tasman Hospice colleagues for some advice on coping with Christmas. The big question…
Introducing Shardae Donker, Social Worker What does a day look like for you? Coffee and meetings. I typically only work school hours so I’m the one who comes into the morning interdisciplinary meetings clutching a coffee and whatever I can…
The few weeks that have elapsed since the last ‘Hospice Matters’ newsletter have seen some interesting developments, with regards to the collaboration of hospices in New Zealand and as a result of the publication of Te Pae Tata – the…
‘Palliative care’ is the provision of specialist care for people of all ages facing a life-limiting condition supporting them, their whānau and carers, through illness, death, and bereavement. Palliative care is provided wherever the person is, whether that is in…
Just in time for Christmas, Trees of Remembrance are popping up around Nelson Tasman again. As the hectic festive season rushes towards us, these trees offer an opportunity to support Nelson Tasman Hospice and to also take time to remember…
The Nelson Tasman Hospice Trust as a charitable trust currently receives just over half of our operational costs from government funding. As a result, a funding shortfall of approximately $3.5 million needs to be fundraised for each year. This…
The Sioux Line Dancers have been dancing together across the top of the south since 1994; the group helps connect communities whilst mixing fitness and fun and through the years have raised a truly amazing $45,500 for Nelson Tasman Hospice…
As you may be aware the Health Service is going through reforms that are designed to implement the most significant changes in healthcare over the last 30 years. Gone are the 20 DHB’s; and in their place Te Whatu Ora…
Introducing Dr Amanda Fitzgerald – Specialist Palliative Care Doctor What does a day look like for you? It starts with a meeting of our interdisciplinary community team, discussing patient/whānau needs. Then I meet with our SPCU team to discuss who…
New Zealand marks ‘Wills Month’ in September, an annual prompt to create or update this all-important record of what you want to have happen when you die. Having an up-to-date will gives you peace of mind that you have made…