As hospice grows and develops to cater for the increasing demand for specialist palliative care in the region, whilst ensuring that it is achieved in a way that provides sustainability into the future, the need to plan and manage change…
Nelson Tasman Hospice is a free service for the people of Nelson Tasman, but it comes at a cost. While we receive 52% of our operating costs via funding from our DHB, we have an annual shortfall of around…
Francesca (Fran) McGuigan is ready to return to nature and shares the journey of how she got there. Lung cancer is often diagnosed late, but you battle it as long as you can. Fran had been battling this disease for…
Catherine is a collector of vintage sewing machines, who recently added another Singer to her collection from our Bridge Street Hospice Shop. A keen sewer, the collection started after beginning the hunt for a machine like her grandmother’s; an Elna…
When Nicole isn’t offering her time to volunteer for community organisations, such as Nelson Tasman Hospice, she is a flight attendant who works for Air New Zealand. During Covid-19, Nicole found herself with more spare time, as there were fewer…
Over the last year a major change has occurred in New Zealand’s banking system – the end of cheques. This has been significant for charities such as Hospice that have traditionally relied heavily on donations coming in the form of…
Life threatening illnesses such as cancer and heart disease are a big part of everyday life within our community, although most of time unseen in daily life. It is not until we are directly involved personally or someone close to…
Caregiving is one of the most challenging jobs you can do, as your own emotions aren't often your priority. It's so important for those that are caregiving to do what you can to look after yourself and sometimes that means…
Barb highly recommends this delicious recipe by Hugh Withington
Do you help to care for a friend or family member who is unwell or has an ongoing health condition or disability? If so please help to bring visibility to the often hidden role of family caregiving. Nelson Tasman Hospice…