Health Service Reforms
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…
Interviews 1: Know us for when you need us…
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…
September is Wills Month
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…
Rātā Foundation supports a sustainable Volunteer Programme
A massive thank you to the Rātā Foundation which invests in South Island organisations empowering them to affect genuine, equitable and sustainable change. The grant they have gifted will aid us in effectively running a sustainable Volunteer Programme; with 400…
Pub Charity help fund Specialist Palliative Care Education Programme in Nelson Tasman
Thank you to Pub Charity for investing back into your community by providing a grant in support of our essential Specialist Palliative Care Education Programme, which supports the upskilling of the Nelson Tasman community to care for patients with life-limiting…
The Lion Foundation help fund Nelson Tasman Hospice Registered Nurses
Thank you to The Lion Foundation for their important grant, which will go towards much needed funding of two of our Registered Nurses (RNs). Our Interdisciplinary Team provide specialist palliative care to patients and their families in the Nelson Tasman…
Nelson Tasman community has a shortfall of $9000 a day for specialist palliative care
Your continued support means patients can receive the best possible care Thank you to the Nelson Tasman community for putting their #HandsUpForHospice. We have loved seeing so many people get involved and hearing exactly what Hospice means to you and…
Daymans supports specialist palliative care in the community
A family business helping provide support for families across Nelson Tasman It’s all about family and giving back for Dayman’s. General Manager Garry Dayman is proud of the generous sponsorship deal the business has with the Nelson Tasman Hospice…
Richmond Mall Fundraising
From 19-21st May, the Richmond Mall were among the first local businesses to support Nelson Tasman Hospice and their new annual appeal ‘Hands Up For Hospice‘. The Richmond Mall supported Hospice in getting our message out. Having three tables set…
Change for a Sustainable Future
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…