At Nelson Tasman Hospice, we are deeply grateful to The Harcourts Foundation for their latest grant, which has enabled us to take an important step in providing equitable palliative care for our community. Nelson Tasman Hospice is committed to holistic,…
Hospices across the country have been overwhelmed by the generous support of Farmers stores and their customers this Christmas season. The annual Farmers Christmas Campaign raised over $1,000,000 for hospices nationwide, continuing over a decade of strong support from Farmers…
The results are in, and the ‘Gallagher Grump” has taken top honours in the 2024 Nelson Airport Trees of Remembrance campaign. Gallagher Insurance was named the Overall Winner after wowing celebrity judge Dame Suzie Moncrieff with their innovative Christmas tree…
The second annual Nelson Airport Trees of Remembrance campaign launched this month, bringing festive cheer to the airport terminal thanks to big-hearted businesses throwing their support behind the Nelson Tasman Hospice through sponsored Christmas trees. The stakes are high for…
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…
Carol Gowan joined the Nelson Tasman Hospice Operational Trust in 2014 and attended her last board meeting in October after 10 years of service. At that meeting she was presented with a token of appreciation by board chair John Peters…
In May, Lin and Lynnie’s lives took a sudden turn when Lynnie, known for her artistic handwriting and love for flowers, started experiencing unusual symptoms. What began as minor difficulties with tasks like writing and opening pegs, quickly escalated into…
Know us for when you need us Allan Pascua, Aged Residential Care Liaison & Specialist Palliative Care Unit (SPCU) Nurse What is/are your role(s) at Nelson Tasman Hospice? I’ve got a bit of a split personality at Nelson Tasman Hospice—by…
Know us for when you need us Sarah Hannon, Aged Residential Care Nurse What is your role at Nelson Tasman Hospice? My role at Nelson Tasman Hospice is that of a specialist palliative care RN – I go around the…
The festive season is approaching quickly, and Trees of Remembrance will be popping up across the region raising much needed funds for Nelson Tasman Hospice. These trees symbolise more than just festive decorations; they offer an opportunity to support locals…