Hospice at Home
This badge depicts the first ever logo for Hospice services in Nelson. Known as “Hospice at Home”, the service started early in 1987 and was based in an old NMDHB owned house at 96 Waimea Road. Hospice at Home staff…
“Safe and Supported” at Hospice
Georgia Ferris (Gee) is a 25-year-old woman, with the biggest heart and an inspiring story. Gee was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) at 21; following years of misdiagnosis and much heartache, it was a relief to finally have an answer…
The Volunteers Behind 284 Years of Service
Nelson Tasman Hospice is very lucky to have a team of over 500 volunteers gift their time for the 40 different roles available. Volunteers give Hospice the ability to offer unique services such as hairdressing, flower arranging, life story writing…
The End of Cheques
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…
Grochem – Supporting 10 days of care for Nelson Tasman Hospice and the Horticulture community.
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…
‘Our Care Team’ Worksheet
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…
Barbs favourite ‘Lemon Curd Muffins’
Barb highly recommends this delicious recipe by Hugh Withington
Carers NZ Survey for Whānau and Friends
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…
Motueka Hospice Shop- Back up and running
The Motueka Hospice shop is back up and running after a 6-month repair and refresh project following damage caused by the Boxing Day hailstorm. The result of this unlikely weather event was the damage to many buildings and homes in…
Hospice Shop News
A note from Nina in Takaka It’s coming up to a year since the shop moved in their forever home, once known as the Mariposa store, down Commercial St in Takaka. As the first year comes to a close, we…