Winter 2020 Newsletter
Our winter 2020 newsletter is filled with stories of kindness and love, about patients, volunteers, and new staff at the Nelson Tasman Hospice. Click here to read more: Winter 2020 Newsletter
Kindness and love for Jacob
Jacob in the Hospice Specialist Palliative Care Unit (SPCU) with family cat Alkaline Jacob Helleur had a real rapport with his hospice community nurse. The trust between them meant he could receive the care he needed. Jacob died aged 21…
Meet our people: Volunteer Joan
Joan is such a great help to us. If you would like to volunteer with Nelson Tasman Hospice, please contact Krisca Gould krisca.gould@nelsonhospice.org.nz or phone (03) 546 3912.
Gardener extraordinaire needed
We are looking for a volunteer to help with maintaining the beautiful landscaped gardens we have at hospice. We need a team of people to cherish the trees that the public has donated and to generally help prioritise all the…
Patient story: Raelene shares her experience
Raelene Norris is mourning the loss of her husband, but she feels good knowing he had the best death possible. I was supported to support Milton. Milton Norris was only 68 when he died in September. He had been dealing…
Autumn 2020 Newsletter
We are publishing this newsletter to our supporters and wider Hospice whānau to stay in touch during this trying time, and to let you know what has been happening at your hospice. Stay safe and remember that, even in lock-down,…
NBS our first corporate sponsor
NBS has signed a generous new sponsorship deal with us at Hospice. It’s our first corporate sponsor to step up for 2020. NBS also donated funds for the build of the new hospice in 2019 and has now signed a…
Temporary limit on visitors
Due to the COVID-19 virus, Nelson Tasman Hospice is restricting visitors to the inpatient unit. Please only plan to come to the hospice to visit a loved one, and please contact reception BEFORE coming on (03) 546 3950 to learn the latest…
He made it!
Jos, and his sister and friend from the Netherlands, have completed the 3000 km Tour Aotearoa. Jos fundraised for us all the way – with $1540 received so far. Such a great effort. His last report from Bluff: “The last…
Covid-19 response and our need for your help
Our Emergency Planning and Clinical Governance teams are working to ensure the safety of our patients, volunteers and staff in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. We need to keep our care-giving team safe and continue to provide our vital…