There are some conversations we all know are important, but they’re often the easiest ones to put off. Making a will. Thinking about future healthcare. Talking with our loved ones about what matters most to us. At Nelson Tasman Hospice,…
Know us for when you need us Megan Peters Clinical Services Director What is your roles at Nelson Tasman Hospice? I am the Clinical Services Director. What does a working day look like for you? Currently with being the new…
Know us for when you need us Marita Watson-Bol Op Shop on Vanguard Assistant Manager + Volunteer behind the Fabric-a-brac market What are your roles at Nelson Tasman Hospice? I’m an Assistant Manager (fixed term) at the Nelson Tasman Hospice…
After nearly two decades at Nelson Tasman Hospice, Dr Juliet Fleming is stepping away from her role – leaving behind a legacy of compassion, clinical excellence, and deep connection with the people and community she has served. But ask Juliet how…
Wayne Naylor, Chief Executive of Hospice New Zealand, says access to quality palliative care is becoming increasingly unequal. “Every person in New Zealand deserves to die with dignity and compassion. It should not depend on your postcode, your diagnosis,…
In October we farewelled John Peters with a shared lunch as he stepped down as Chair of both the Nelson Tasman Hospice Regional OperatingTrust and the Nelson Tasman Hospice Investment Trust, after more than a decade of outstanding service. John…
Know us for when you need us Victoria Burgos Molina Senior Nurse What is your role at Nelson Tasman Hospice? I’m a Senior Palliative Care Nurse, mainly based in the Specialist Palliative Care Unit, but I also support patients in…
Know us for when you need us Fiona Summerfield Volunteer Programme Manager What is your role at Nelson Tasman Hospice? Volunteer Programme Manager – In this role I oversee the diverse ways volunteers contribute across Nelson Tasman Hospice. I shape…
Tena koutou katoa, I’m delighted to pen a few words to introduce myself to the Hospice whānau and pay tribute to John Peters for his many years of service. John has lead the Hospice Trust Board for the last 12…
In the context of our aging population with growing palliative care need, ambulance services have an increasingly important role in the delivery of palliative care. From 2016-2022 there has been a >700% rise in the palliative care caseload for Hato…